The "lost coin," "lost sheep," and "lost son" parables in luke chapter 15 to picture: the importance of christ eating a meal with publicans and sinners the joy in heaven over one sinner that repents the nearness of god the hopelessness of sinners

When the novel made its first appearance in the 1700s, why did it appeal to people of all classes? people could identify with the stories of everyday life. people were entertained by reading about the lives of nobles. people preferred stories that were thoughtful, not full of action. people were excited to read about great historical figures.