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How familiar are you with these metaphors and models for the nature of scripture?
How familiar are you with these metaphors and models for the nature of scripture?
This is a question that requires personal reflection and cannot be answered objectively.
Do you have any other concerns about the first two models that are discussed?
Do you have any other concerns about the first two models that are discussed?
This is a question to encourage further analysis and critical thinking about the models presented, prompting users to share any doubts or concerns they might have.
What strengths do you think the narrative model presented by Tom Wright has?
What strengths do you think the narrative model presented by Tom Wright has?
This is a question that encourages the individual to analyze the strengths of the narrative model presented by Tom Wright.
Can you see any weaknesses with regard to this final model?
Can you see any weaknesses with regard to this final model?
What do you think I mean when I say that the Enlightenment has been presented as a 'bolt from the blue'?
What do you think I mean when I say that the Enlightenment has been presented as a 'bolt from the blue'?
Why would the collapse of tradition lead to the rise of reason?
Why would the collapse of tradition lead to the rise of reason?
Why would the church want to promote the sovereignty of reason?
Why would the church want to promote the sovereignty of reason?
Can you think of any examples where faith and reason have been presented as in opposition to each other?
Can you think of any examples where faith and reason have been presented as in opposition to each other?
How does Peter Harrison see the scientific revolutions emphasis on experience and experiment connecting with religious faith?
How does Peter Harrison see the scientific revolutions emphasis on experience and experiment connecting with religious faith?
In what ways does Peter Harrison think that theological beliefs influenced the scientific revolution?
In what ways does Peter Harrison think that theological beliefs influenced the scientific revolution?
What does he mean by rational religion?
What does he mean by rational religion?
Peter Harrison describes a reaction against rational religion what was it?
Peter Harrison describes a reaction against rational religion what was it?
In what way do these debates about the nature of faith continue today?
In what way do these debates about the nature of faith continue today?
Flashcards
Metaphor in Scripture
Metaphor in Scripture
A way to understand and explain something by using a familiar image or idea. For example, comparing the Bible to a map or a letter.
Models of Scripture
Models of Scripture
Different explanations for how to understand the Bible, like seeing it as a collection of laws, a set of stories, or a guide for living.
Narrative Model of Scripture
Narrative Model of Scripture
A model of Scripture that sees the Bible as a narrative, telling a story about God's interaction with humanity, culminating in Jesus.
The Enlightenment
The Enlightenment
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Enlightenment as a 'Bolt from the Blue'
Enlightenment as a 'Bolt from the Blue'
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Collapse of Tradition and Rise of Reason
Collapse of Tradition and Rise of Reason
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Sovereignty of Reason
Sovereignty of Reason
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Faith and Reason in Opposition
Faith and Reason in Opposition
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Science and Religion According to Peter Harrison
Science and Religion According to Peter Harrison
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Theological Influence on Science
Theological Influence on Science
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Rational Religion
Rational Religion
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Reaction Against Rational Religion
Reaction Against Rational Religion
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Debates About the Nature of Faith
Debates About the Nature of Faith
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Study Notes
A. SIMPLY SCRIPTURE
- Popular metaphors and models for scripture are explored.
- Familiarity with these metaphors and models should be assessed.
- Other concerns about the introduced models (the first two) are encouraged.
- Strengths of the narrative model presented by Tom Wright are to be identified.
- Weaknesses of the final model are to be examined.
B. FROM TRADITION TO REASON
- The Enlightenment is presented as a sudden and unexpected shift ("bolt from the blue").
- The collapse of tradition supposedly led to the rise of reason.
- The Church's desire to promote reason's dominance is questioned.
- Examples of faith and reason opposing one another should be provided.
C. REASON AND EXPERIENCE
- Peter Harrison's perspective on the connection between scientific revolutions, experience, and religious faith is to be examined.
- Harrison's view on how theological beliefs influenced the scientific revolution is to be considered.
- The concept of "rational religion" (as defined by Harrison) is to be clarified.
- The reaction against rational religion described by Harrison is examined.
- The continued relevance of these debates about faith and reason is to be evaluated.
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