Scripture, Reason, and Tradition Quiz

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How familiar are you with these metaphors and models for the nature of scripture?

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Do you have any other concerns about the first two models that are discussed?

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What strengths do you think the narrative model presented by Tom Wright has?

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Can you see any weaknesses with regard to this final model?

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What do you think I mean when I say that the Enlightenment has been presented as a 'bolt from the blue'?

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Why would the collapse of tradition lead to the rise of reason?

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Why would the church want to promote the sovereignty of reason?

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Can you think of any examples where faith and reason have been presented as in opposition to each other?

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How does Peter Harrison see the scientific revolutions emphasis on experience and experiment connecting with religious faith?

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In what ways does Peter Harrison think that theological beliefs influenced the scientific revolution?

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What does he mean by rational religion?

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Peter Harrison describes a reaction against rational religion what was it?

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In what way do these debates about the nature of faith continue today?

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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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This quiz evaluates your understanding of significant metaphors and models for scripture, the transition from tradition to reason during the Enlightenment, and the intersection of reason and experience in scientific revolutions. Examine the strengths and weaknesses of various models as well as the influence of theology on science.