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What is the main difference between Biblical literalism and Biblical contextualism?
What is the main difference between Biblical literalism and Biblical contextualism?
- Literalism insists on a non-metaphorical interpretation, while contextualism emphasizes understanding in context (correct)
- Literalism emphasizes understanding in context, while contextualism insists on a non-metaphorical interpretation
- Literalism argues that the action can only be understood relative to context, while contextualism favors a strict interpretation
- Literalism is a Catholic approach to biblical interpretation, while contextualism emphasizes the unity of God's plan
What is the Allegorical Sense of Scripture concerned with?
What is the Allegorical Sense of Scripture concerned with?
- Focusing on the historical and narrative accounts in the Bible
- Viewing realities and events in terms of their eternal significance
- Acquiring a more profound understanding of events by recognizing their significance in Christ (correct)
- Teaching us how and why to be a good person
What does the Anagogical Sense teach us to view realities and events in terms of?
What does the Anagogical Sense teach us to view realities and events in terms of?
- Their eternal significance (correct)
- Their historical and narrative significance
- Their significance in Christ
- Their metaphorical interpretations
Which approach to biblical interpretation favors a strict, non-metaphorical interpretation of scripture?
Which approach to biblical interpretation favors a strict, non-metaphorical interpretation of scripture?
What is the main focus of the Moral Sense in biblical interpretation?
What is the main focus of the Moral Sense in biblical interpretation?
Which literary form in the Bible often describes historical events and the lives of people?
Which literary form in the Bible often describes historical events and the lives of people?
What is the main focus of the Sermon on the Mount?
What is the main focus of the Sermon on the Mount?
Which literary form is characterized by short, to the point words of advice?
Which literary form is characterized by short, to the point words of advice?
What is the primary purpose of a false prophet?
What is the primary purpose of a false prophet?
What is the main characteristic of parables?
What is the main characteristic of parables?
Which type of writing expresses relationship with God and others through sacred poems or songs?
Which type of writing expresses relationship with God and others through sacred poems or songs?
What is the primary focus of apocalypse in the context of religious writings?
What is the primary focus of apocalypse in the context of religious writings?
What is the main characteristic of a true prophet according to the text?
What is the main characteristic of a true prophet according to the text?
What is the primary focus of wisdom literature?
What is the primary focus of wisdom literature?
Which section summarizes Jesus' core teachings?
Which section summarizes Jesus' core teachings?
What is the primary focus of the Anagogical Sense in biblical interpretation?
What is the primary focus of the Anagogical Sense in biblical interpretation?
In biblical interpretation, what does the Moral Sense teach us?
In biblical interpretation, what does the Moral Sense teach us?
What is the main characteristic of Historical and Narrative Accounts in the Bible?
What is the main characteristic of Historical and Narrative Accounts in the Bible?
What is the main difference between Biblical literalism and Biblical contextualism?
What is the main difference between Biblical literalism and Biblical contextualism?
What is the main focus of the Allegorical Sense of Scripture?
What is the main focus of the Allegorical Sense of Scripture?
What does the Spiritual Sense of Scripture allow us to view as signs?
What does the Spiritual Sense of Scripture allow us to view as signs?
What is the primary focus of the Sermon on the Mount?
What is the primary focus of the Sermon on the Mount?
What is the main characteristic of parables?
What is the main characteristic of parables?
What is the primary focus of wisdom literature?
What is the primary focus of wisdom literature?
Which section summarizes Jesus' core teachings?
Which section summarizes Jesus' core teachings?
What is the primary purpose of a false prophet?
What is the primary purpose of a false prophet?
What does a true prophet do according to the text?
What does a true prophet do according to the text?
What literary form expresses relationship with God and others through sacred poems or songs?
What literary form expresses relationship with God and others through sacred poems or songs?
What is the main characteristic of a true prophet according to the text?
What is the main characteristic of a true prophet according to the text?
What is the primary focus of apocalypse in the context of religious writings?
What is the primary focus of apocalypse in the context of religious writings?
Which literary form is characterized by short, to the point words of advice?
Which literary form is characterized by short, to the point words of advice?
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Study Notes
Biblical Interpretation
- Biblical literalism interprets scripture as a direct, non-metaphorical word of God.
- Biblical contextualism considers the historical, cultural, and literary contexts of scripture.
- Allegorical Sense interprets scripture symbolically, revealing hidden meanings.
- Anagogical Sense views realities and events in terms of their ultimate destiny and hope.
- Moral Sense teaches practical lessons for living a virtuous life.
- Historical and Narrative Accounts often describe historical events and the lives of real people.
- Sermon on the Mount focuses on Jesus' teachings on ethics, justice, and the kingdom of God.
- Proverbs are characterized by short, practical advice.
- False prophets deceive people through false claims and pronouncements.
- Parables are short stories that use metaphors to teach a spiritual lesson.
- Psalms/Hymns express relationship with God and others through sacred poems or songs.
- Apocalypse focuses on the end times and the triumph of God's justice.
Prophets
- True prophets speak truth and justice, often challenging the status quo.
- False prophets deceive people through false claims and pronouncements.
Wisdom Literature
- Wisdom Literature focuses on practical living, ethical behavior, and the pursuit of understanding.
Identifying Texts
- Sermon on the Mount summarizes the core teachings of Jesus.
Key Concepts
- Spiritual Sense uses scripture to understand the meaning of events in the spiritual world.
- Anagogical Sense focuses on the ultimate destiny and hope held out in scripture.
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