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How (and How Not) to Read the Bible

The Lord of Spirits

CHAPTER

Understanding Biblical Texts through Historical and Cultural Contexts

The chapter explores the approach to interpreting biblical texts by considering the historical and cultural contexts in which they were written and first heard. It discusses the gradual unfolding of truth in the Bible, emphasizing the importance of understanding the Old Testament to fully grasp the revelation of Christ in the New Testament. Examples like giants, Nephilim, demons, and stories from both the Old and New Testaments are used to illustrate this approach.

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