C New Testament chapter 3 Flashcards
Allegory
drawing parallels in stories..(not telling the full “true” story because the story teller does not believe in all the elements of it
John Calvin
involved in swiss politics, believed the law of the city should be the law of god. Believed in the literal meaning of the bible
John Chrysostom
A bishop who was known as a great speaker. Found allegorical and mystical meanings in the biblical texts.
The enlightenment
Period of denying the possibility of miracles. And saying that inspiration could not be real
Fundamentalism
The reaction to the attacks on the enlightenment. A.A Hodge Chalres Hodge and B.B Warfield were among leaders who reacted saying that every word in the bible somehow came from God. (the bible is correct and we must trust it)
New version Plenary (verbal) inspiration
Scripture is without error in matters of geography, history, and science
Innerancy
- ) That scripture is without error of any kind
2. ) without error in religious teachings (has error in science, geological, etc.)
Inspiration
belief that god was involved with the writing and reading of the bible
Martin Luther
scripture is the only guide to what the church should believe. Translated Bible into German. wrote influential commentary on Romans.
Origen
3rd century biblical scholar. Known for belief that biblical texts have many meanings
Philo
First Century Jewish writer. Known for platonic and allegorical interpretations of biblical texts.
The Reformation
Questioning of the Catholic Church…Martin Luther called for discussion in 1517
Augustine’s Principle of Interpretation
2 meanings: Love god and love your neighbor