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1The barren temple and the withered tree
By William Telford

“The barren temple and the withered tree” Metadata:
- Title: ➤ The barren temple and the withered tree
- Author: William Telford
- Language: English
- Number of Pages: Median: 319
- Publisher: ➤ Bloomsbury Publishing Plc - Department of Biblical Studies, University of Sheffield - Bloomsbury Academic - JSOT Press, Dept. of Biblical Studies, University of Sheffield
- Publish Date: 1980 - 2015
- Publish Location: Sheffield - Sheffield, Eng
“The barren temple and the withered tree” Subjects and Themes:
- Subjects: Barren fig tree (Parable) - Bible - Criticism, interpretation - Cursing of the fig tree (Miracle) - Bible, criticism, interpretation, etc., n. t. gospels
Edition Identifiers:
- The Open Library ID: ➤ OL48656938M - OL48644328M - OL48631670M - OL27515713M - OL21233177M - OL21335532M
- Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) ID: 1138647761
- All ISBNs: ➤ 056705702X - 9780567057020 - 0567402673 - 9780905774206 - 1474231098 - 9781474231091 - 9781474231084 - 0905774205 - 147423108X - 9780567402677
Access and General Info:
- First Year Published: 1980
- Is Full Text Available: No
- Is The Book Public: No
- Access Status: No_ebook
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2Pivotal Role of the Fig-Tree Story in the Gospel of Mark 11
By Yil Song
“Pivotal Role of the Fig-Tree Story in the Gospel of Mark 11” Metadata:
- Title: ➤ Pivotal Role of the Fig-Tree Story in the Gospel of Mark 11
- Author: Yil Song
- Language: English
- Number of Pages: Median: 186
- Publisher: ➤ Lang Publishing, Incorporated, Peter - Lang AG International Academic Publishers, Peter
- Publish Date: 2018
“Pivotal Role of the Fig-Tree Story in the Gospel of Mark 11” Subjects and Themes:
- Subjects: ➤ Bible, criticism, interpretation, etc., n. t. gospels - Jesus christ, parables - Criticism, interpretation - Barren fig tree (Parable) - Bible
Edition Identifiers:
- The Open Library ID: OL40457366M - OL40451269M - OL40445396M - OL28936254M
- Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) ID: 1023742660
- Library of Congress Control Number (LCCN): 2017056658
- All ISBNs: ➤ 1433143372 - 9781433143373 - 1433143380 - 9781433143366 - 9781433143397 - 1433143399 - 1433143364 - 9781433143380
Access and General Info:
- First Year Published: 2018
- Is Full Text Available: No
- Is The Book Public: No
- Access Status: No_ebook
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3The barren fig-tree, or, A practical exposition of the parable, Luke 13. 6,7,8,9
By Henry Pendlebury
“The barren fig-tree, or, A practical exposition of the parable, Luke 13. 6,7,8,9” Metadata:
- Title: ➤ The barren fig-tree, or, A practical exposition of the parable, Luke 13. 6,7,8,9
- Author: Henry Pendlebury
- Language: English
- Number of Pages: Median: 183
- Publisher: ➤ Printed by R. Janeway, Jun. for Ed. Giles
- Publish Date: 1700 - 1983
- Publish Location: London
“The barren fig-tree, or, A practical exposition of the parable, Luke 13. 6,7,8,9” Subjects and Themes:
- Subjects: Barren fig tree (Parable) - Bible - Parables
Edition Identifiers:
- The Open Library ID: OL18031984M - OL16877712M - OL16765668M
Access and General Info:
- First Year Published: 1700
- Is Full Text Available: No
- Is The Book Public: No
- Access Status: No_ebook
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4The Barren fig-tree
By J. Hart
“The Barren fig-tree” Metadata:
- Title: The Barren fig-tree
- Author: J. Hart
- Language: English
- Publisher: ➤ Published by the American Tract Society, and sold at their depository, no. 144 Nassau-Street, near the city-hall, New-York; and by agents of the Society, its branches, and auxiliaries, in the principal cities and towns in the United States - Published by the American Tract Society, and sold at their depository, no. 144 Nassau-Street, near the city-hall, New-York
- Publish Date: 1827
- Publish Location: ➤ And by agents of the Society, its branches, and auxiliaries, in the principal cities and towns in the United States - New York]
“The Barren fig-tree” Subjects and Themes:
- Subjects: Parables - Christian life - Barren fig tree (Parable) - Repentance - Bible
Edition Identifiers:
- The Open Library ID: OL49937070M - OL45086563M
- Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) ID: 52037025 - 70325120
Access and General Info:
- First Year Published: 1827
- Is Full Text Available: No
- Is The Book Public: No
- Access Status: No_ebook
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5An anniversary lecture, delivered Nov. 27, 1810, in the meeting-house in Belleville, Newbury
By James Miltimore
“An anniversary lecture, delivered Nov. 27, 1810, in the meeting-house in Belleville, Newbury” Metadata:
- Title: ➤ An anniversary lecture, delivered Nov. 27, 1810, in the meeting-house in Belleville, Newbury
- Author: James Miltimore
- Language: English
- Number of Pages: Median: 21
- Publisher: ➤ Published by E. Little & Co. no. 3, Market-Square, 1811. C. Norris & Company, printers. - E. Little & Co.
- Publish Date: 1811
- Publish Location: Newburyport [Mass.]
“An anniversary lecture, delivered Nov. 27, 1810, in the meeting-house in Belleville, Newbury” Subjects and Themes:
- Subjects: Barren fig tree (Parable)
Edition Identifiers:
- The Open Library ID: OL59823137M - OL15084408M
- Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) ID: 40019714
Access and General Info:
- First Year Published: 1811
- Is Full Text Available: No
- Is The Book Public: No
- Access Status: No_ebook
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6Die unfruchtbare Feigenbaum
By American Tract Society
“Die unfruchtbare Feigenbaum” Metadata:
- Title: Die unfruchtbare Feigenbaum
- Author: American Tract Society
- Language: ger
- Publisher: ➤ Herausgegeben von der Amerikanischen Tract-Gesellschaft, no. 150, Nassau-Strasse, Neu-York.
- Publish Date: 1832
- Publish Location: New York
“Die unfruchtbare Feigenbaum” Subjects and Themes:
- Subjects: Parables - Christian life - Barren fig tree (Parable) - Bible
Edition Identifiers:
- The Open Library ID: OL44755911M
Access and General Info:
- First Year Published: 1832
- Is Full Text Available: No
- Is The Book Public: No
- Access Status: No_ebook
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7The Barren fig-tree
By American Tract Society
“The Barren fig-tree” Metadata:
- Title: The Barren fig-tree
- Author: American Tract Society
- Language: English
- Publisher: ➤ [Printed by the American Tract Society. 150 Nassau-Street, New York]
- Publish Date: 1832
- Publish Location: New-York]
“The Barren fig-tree” Subjects and Themes:
- Subjects: Parables - Christian life - Barren fig tree (Parable) - Repentance - Bible
Edition Identifiers:
- The Open Library ID: OL44868402M
- Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) ID: 191238159
Access and General Info:
- First Year Published: 1832
- Is Full Text Available: No
- Is The Book Public: No
- Access Status: No_ebook
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8The barren fig-tree, or, The doom and downfall of the fruitless professor
By John Bunyan
“The barren fig-tree, or, The doom and downfall of the fruitless professor” Metadata:
- Title: ➤ The barren fig-tree, or, The doom and downfall of the fruitless professor
- Author: John Bunyan
- Language: English
- Number of Pages: Median: 143
- Publisher: Printed for W. Johnston ...
- Publish Date: 1762
- Publish Location: London
“The barren fig-tree, or, The doom and downfall of the fruitless professor” Subjects and Themes:
- Subjects: Barren fig tree (Parable)
Edition Identifiers:
- The Open Library ID: OL44860955M
- Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) ID: 32333945
Author's Alternative Names:
"Bunyan, John", "John] [Bunyan", "Bunyan", "Iain Buinian", "Bunyan, John (Spirit)", "JOHN BUNYON", "YING YUE HAN BAN YANG John Bunyan", "John bunyan", "John, Bunyan", "JOHN BUNYAN", "John BUNYAN", "John] (Bunyan", "John Bunyon",Access and General Info:
- First Year Published: 1762
- Is Full Text Available: No
- Is The Book Public: No
- Access Status: No_ebook
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9The Barren fig-tree
By New England Tract Society
“The Barren fig-tree” Metadata:
- Title: The Barren fig-tree
- Author: New England Tract Society
- Language: English
- Publisher: ➤ Printed for the New England Tract Society by Flagg and Gould
- Publish Date: 1823
- Publish Location: Andover [Mass.]
“The Barren fig-tree” Subjects and Themes:
- Subjects: Parables - Christian life - Barren fig tree (Parable) - Repentance - Bible
Edition Identifiers:
- The Open Library ID: OL49906272M
- Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) ID: 50959933
Access and General Info:
- First Year Published: 1823
- Is Full Text Available: No
- Is The Book Public: No
- Access Status: No_ebook
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10Simbolo e narrazione in Marco
By Lorenzo Gasparro
“Simbolo e narrazione in Marco” Metadata:
- Title: Simbolo e narrazione in Marco
- Author: Lorenzo Gasparro
- Language: ita
- Number of Pages: Median: 682
- Publisher: Gregorian & Biblical Press
- Publish Date: 2012
- Publish Location: Roma
“Simbolo e narrazione in Marco” Subjects and Themes:
- Subjects: ➤ Bible - Symbolik - Bibel - Criticism, interpretation - Exegese - Christianity - Symbolism in the Bible - Tempelreinigung - Barren fig tree (Parable) - Fig - Judaism - Narrative Criticism
- People: Feigenbaum
- Places: Motiv
Edition Identifiers:
- The Open Library ID: OL28390043M
- Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) ID: 813972981
- All ISBNs: 9788876531989 - 887653198X
Access and General Info:
- First Year Published: 2012
- Is Full Text Available: No
- Is The Book Public: No
- Access Status: No_ebook
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11Unterm Feigenbaum
By Susanne Talabardon
“Unterm Feigenbaum” Metadata:
- Title: Unterm Feigenbaum
- Author: Susanne Talabardon
- Language: ger
- Number of Pages: Median: 219
- Publisher: Ergon-Verlag
- Publish Date: 2011
- Publish Location: Würzburg
“Unterm Feigenbaum” Subjects and Themes:
- Subjects: ➤ Judaism - Metaphor in the Bible - Fig tree in literature - Christianity - Barren fig tree (Parable) - Relations - Biblical teaching - Trees in the Bible - Islam - Christianity and other religions - Fig - Parables - Nature in the bible - Metaphor - Judaism, relations, christianity - Christianity and other religions, islam
- Places: Israel
Edition Identifiers:
- The Open Library ID: OL30728080M
- Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) ID: 726185375
- Library of Congress Control Number (LCCN): 2012465394
- All ISBNs: 3899138015 - 9783899138016
Access and General Info:
- First Year Published: 2011
- Is Full Text Available: No
- Is The Book Public: No
- Access Status: No_ebook
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12The barren fig-tree
By Andrew Lynn
“The barren fig-tree” Metadata:
- Title: The barren fig-tree
- Author: Andrew Lynn
- Language: English
- Number of Pages: Median: 24
- Publisher: ➤ Printed and sold by Timothy Scott
- Publish Date: 1833
- Publish Location: Sheffield
“The barren fig-tree” Subjects and Themes:
- Subjects: ➤ Barren fig tree (Parable) - Bible - English Sermons - Methodist New Connexion - Sermons - Sermons, English
- Places: England - Sheffield
- Time: 19th century
Edition Identifiers:
- The Open Library ID: OL18596335M
Access and General Info:
- First Year Published: 1833
- Is Full Text Available: No
- Is The Book Public: No
- Access Status: No_ebook
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13The barren fig trees doom. Or, A brief discourse wherein is set forth the woful danger of all who abide unfruitful under Gospel priviledges, and Gods husbandry
By Willard, Samuel
“The barren fig trees doom. Or, A brief discourse wherein is set forth the woful danger of all who abide unfruitful under Gospel priviledges, and Gods husbandry” Metadata:
- Title: ➤ The barren fig trees doom. Or, A brief discourse wherein is set forth the woful danger of all who abide unfruitful under Gospel priviledges, and Gods husbandry
- Author: Willard, Samuel
- Language: English
- Number of Pages: Median: 300
- Publisher: ➤ Printed by Benjamin Harris, and John Allen.
- Publish Date: 1691
- Publish Location: Boston
“The barren fig trees doom. Or, A brief discourse wherein is set forth the woful danger of all who abide unfruitful under Gospel priviledges, and Gods husbandry” Subjects and Themes:
- Subjects: ➤ Barren fig tree (Parable) - Bible - Parables - Sermons - American Sermons - Congregational churches
Edition Identifiers:
- The Open Library ID: OL15465542M
- Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) ID: 4375591
- Library of Congress Control Number (LCCN): a32001620 - 32001620
Access and General Info:
- First Year Published: 1691
- Is Full Text Available: No
- Is The Book Public: No
- Access Status: No_ebook
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14The barren fig-tree
By John Bunyan

“The barren fig-tree” Metadata:
- Title: The barren fig-tree
- Author: John Bunyan
- Languages: wel - English
- Number of Pages: Median: 114
- Publisher: ➤ Reiner Publications - printed for W. Johnston - printed for T. Bunyan - S. Friseal - Printed for J. Robinson ... - argraphwyd, ac ar werth gan J. Ross - by J. Nuttall - Printed for J. Robinson - Printed for Jonathan Robinson ... - printed for A. Wren & G. Hodges - printed for J.Binns - Printed for Jonathan Robinson - printed and sold by R. Taylor - William Milner - Printed for John Tiebout, by D. and G. Bruce - sold by J. Bunyan - Printed for A. Bell - printed by John Robertson - printed for R. Robinson - Printed for Andrew Bell ... - printed for Jonathan Robinson - printed by Robert Smith and Alexander Hutcheson, in Company, and sold at their shops - printed for J. Binns - Printed for A. Wren & G. Hodges - argraphwyd tros y Cyhoeddwr gan J. Ross
- Publish Date: ➤ 1673 - 1688 - 1692 - 1695 - 1709 - 1728 - 1743 - 1755 - 1760 - 1762 - 1766 - 1768 - 1769 - 1778 - 1784 - 1793 - 1806 - 1824 - 1843 - 1968
- Publish Location: ➤ Glasgow - London - Swengel, Pa - Caerfyrddin - Berwick - Inbhirnis - Halifax - Liverpool - New-York - Leeds
“The barren fig-tree” Subjects and Themes:
- Subjects: Barren fig tree (Parable) - Christian life
Edition Identifiers:
- The Open Library ID: ➤ OL18146285M - OL21556975M - OL14793401M - OL16991459M - OL19998352M - OL16991118M - OL18045901M - OL21556989M - OL15075502M - OL13560849M - OL16259692M - OL16991097M - OL21556979M - OL24821229M - OL19112310M - OL16739262M - OL20726969M - OL21556973M - OL18039126M - OL16991455M - OL15634332M - OL20634067M - OL16786383M - OL16991099M - OL21557141M - OL16879582M - OL21556984M - OL16991114M - OL21556977M - OL16991094M - OL18145797M - OL16949887M - OL16991107M - OL18033250M - OL15408238M - OL22878149M - OL21557138M - OL5599435M - OL20235644M - OL21556986M - OL16991111M - OL22370775M - OL18029754M - OL15036718M
- Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) ID: 6363093 - 433526
- Library of Congress Control Number (LCCN): 68005558
Author's Alternative Names:
"John, Bunyan", "JOHN BUNYAN", "Bunyan, John (Spirit)", "John BUNYAN", "Bunyan, John", "JOHN BUNYON", "John Bunyon", "John bunyan", "John] [Bunyan", "YING YUE HAN BAN YANG John Bunyan", "Bunyan", "John] (Bunyan", "Iain Buinian",Access and General Info:
- First Year Published: 1673
- Is Full Text Available: Yes
- Is The Book Public: Yes
- Access Status: Public
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15Parables, in verse
By J. Evans & Son

“Parables, in verse” Metadata:
- Title: Parables, in verse
- Author: J. Evans & Son
- Language: English
- Publisher: ➤ Printed and sold by J. Evans & Son, 42 Long Lane - and by J. Nisbet, 15 Castle-street, Oxford-street - sold also by F. Collins, 60 Paternoster Row
- Publish Location: London
“Parables, in verse” Subjects and Themes:
- Subjects: ➤ Bible - Paraphrases - Conduct of life - Juvenile poetry - Christian life - Pharisee and the publican (Parable) - Rich man and Lazarus (Parable) - Barren fig tree (Parable) - Parables - Christian literature for children
- People: Jesus Christ
- Time: 19th century
Edition Identifiers:
- The Open Library ID: OL25950636M
- Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) ID: 30597929
Access and General Info:
- Is Full Text Available: Yes
- Is The Book Public: Yes
- Access Status: Public
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16The barren fig-tree
By Joseph Fuhlrott

“The barren fig-tree” Metadata:
- Title: The barren fig-tree
- Author: Joseph Fuhlrott
- Language: English
- Number of Pages: Median: 92
- Publisher: ➤ New York Catholic protectory print.
- Publish Date: 1887
- Publish Location: West Chester [N.Y.]
“The barren fig-tree” Subjects and Themes:
- Subjects: Barren fig tree (Parable)
Edition Identifiers:
- The Open Library ID: OL25191598M
- Library of Congress Control Number (LCCN): 35034404
Author's Alternative Names:
"Joseph] Fuhlrott"Access and General Info:
- First Year Published: 1887
- Is Full Text Available: Yes
- Is The Book Public: Yes
- Access Status: Public
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17The barren fig-tree
By Joseph Fuhlrott

“The barren fig-tree” Metadata:
- Title: The barren fig-tree
- Author: Joseph Fuhlrott
- Language: English
- Number of Pages: Median: 92
- Publisher: ➤ New York Catholic Protectory Print
- Publish Date: 1887
- Publish Location: West Chester, N.Y
“The barren fig-tree” Subjects and Themes:
- Subjects: Barren fig tree (Parable)
Edition Identifiers:
- The Open Library ID: OL18075636M
- Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) ID: 14767217
Author's Alternative Names:
"Joseph] Fuhlrott"Access and General Info:
- First Year Published: 1887
- Is Full Text Available: Yes
- Is The Book Public: Yes
- Access Status: Public
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Parable of the barren fig tree
parable of the barren fig tree is a parable of Jesus which appears in Luke 13:6–9. It is about a fig tree which does not produce fruit. The parable is
Parable of the Budding Fig Tree
Luke 21:29–33. This parable, about the Kingdom of God, involves a fig tree, as does the equally brief parable of the barren fig tree. According to the Gospel
Cursing of the fig tree
the Bible Life of Jesus in the New Testament Parable of the budding fig tree Parable of the barren fig tree Dumbrell 2001, p. 67. Edwards 2002, p. 338.
Figs in the Bible
the Olivet Discourse. The fig tree could be understood as symbolic of Israel. The parable of the barren fig tree is a parable of Jesus recorded in the
Ficus
species of woody trees, shrubs, vines, epiphytes and hemiepiphytes in the family Moraceae. Collectively known as fig trees or figs, they are native throughout
Parables of Jesus
reckoning. The parable of the Tares the parable of the Rich Fool, the parable of the budding fig tree, and the parable of the barren fig tree also have eschatological
Parable of the Mustard Seed
The Parable of the Mustard Seed is one of the shorter parables of Jesus. It appears in Matthew (13:31–32), Mark (4:30–32), and Luke (13:18–19). In the
Luke 13
Luke 13:6–9 = The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree (Jeremiah 8:13) Luke 13:10–17 = A Spirit of Infirmity Luke 13:18–19 = The Parable of the Mustard Seed
The Tree and Its Fruits
The Parable of the Tree and its Fruits is a parable of Jesus which appears in two similar passages in the New Testament, in the Sermon on the Mount in
Parable of the Pearl
The Parable of the Pearl (also called the Pearl of Great Price) is one of the parables of Jesus Christ. It appears in Matthew 13 and illustrates the great