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Jesus story

A-ManESL

A-ManESL

Well-Known Member
I have heard of the following story but am having trouble finding it over the internet. Does someone have any knowledge about it.

It is related that Jesus was wandering in the desert when a great rainstorm broke. He went to take shelter in the den of a jackal, in the corner of its cave, until the rain ceased. A revelation came to him, saying, “Get out of the jackal’s den, for the jackal’s little ones cannot rest on account of you.” He cried aloud, “Lord, the jackal’s pups have a shelter, but the son of Mary has no place to call home.”
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Thief

Thief

Rogue Theologian
A-ManESL said:
hmm....can you explain its meaning to me. What does the story signify?

Regards.
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It is a lament on the Carpenter's part.
During His ministry, His ability to heal, and His parables drew a great deal of attention. So much so, He had little time for rest, or solitude for prayer and meditation.
 
dmgdnooc

dmgdnooc

Active Member
The story is not from the Bible.
From my Christian pov it is just a work of imagination, a fiction.
　
It sounds Islamic, so maybe ask a Muslim of its significance.
　

 
A-ManESL

A-ManESL

Well-Known Member
dmgdnooc said:
The story is not from the Bible.
From my Christian pov it is just a work of imagination, a fiction.
　
It sounds Islamic, so maybe ask a Muslim of its significance.
　
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yes, indeed, its not from the Bible. I read it in a Sufi book where it was followed by a discourse on the love of God. The relevant section is as follows:
It is related that Jesus was wandering in the desert when a great rainstorm broke. He went to take shelter in the den of a jackal, in the corner of its cave, until the rain ceased. A revelation came to him, saying, “Get out of the jackal’s den, for the jackal’s little ones cannot rest on account of you.” He cried aloud, “Lord, the jackal’s pups have a shelter, but the son of Mary has no place to call home.”

Although the jackal’s whelp has a cave to live in, still it has no Beloved to drive it out of its home. But you do have such a One driving you out. If you have no home, what does that matter? The loving-kindness of such a Driver, and the grace from such a robe of honor that singles you out to be driven forth, is worth far more, exceeding a hundred thousand heavens and worlds here and beyond.
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It is not Jesus Christ who is being addressed as "you" above but the audience to whom the discourse was intended. I was interested in the Christian interpretation of the story and hence I posted it here.

Regards.
 
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