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404 - Fr. Stephen De Young - How to Read Extra-Biblical Texts Like Jubilees (and Why It Matters)

The Symbolic World

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Bridging the Sacred and the Mundane

This chapter delves into the complex interplay between biblical traditions and their interpretations, exploring how sacred geography links ancient texts to spiritual realities. It highlights the struggle to perceive deeper meanings within the natural world and emphasizes the importance of recognizing the inherent value in relationships and the divine. Additionally, it addresses the tension between modern scientific understanding and ancient spiritual wisdom, critiquing the reductionist views that often overshadow richer narratives.

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