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305 - Richard Rohlin - How to Read Like a Medieval Person

The Symbolic World

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Recognizing Deeper Significance in Texts and Symbols

This chapter explores the concept of interpreting texts and symbols from a medieval perspective, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the multiple layers of meaning. It discusses the different levels of reading and interpreting texts, including the allegorical reading method used in the medieval period. The chapter also touches on the symbolic literal argument surrounding the Eucharist and how it can have multiple meanings.

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