
How to Read the "Dark Passages" of the Bible and Still Be a Christian | Prof. Matthew Ramage
The Thomistic Institute
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Understanding Spiritual Growth through Analogies
This chapter delves into the analogy of teaching children advanced subjects at the right time to explain humanity's spiritual development with God, emphasizing the gradual revelation of divine truths. It explores the evolving interpretation of biblical concepts like Satan in the Old Testament and discusses different perspectives on interpreting violent passages in the Bible. The chapter also highlights various methods of interpreting challenging biblical verses and suggests applying the teachings to one's life through practices like Lectio Divina.
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