The Bible For Normal People Episode 176: Jared Byas - The Making of the Modern Mindset, Pt. 1
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Aug 23, 2021 AI Snips
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Bible's Context Shapes Meaning
- Understanding the Bible's context is essential to grasp its meaning on its own terms.
- The New Testament was heavily influenced by apocalyptic literature from the Second Temple period.
Our Context Influences Interpretation
- We always interpret the Bible from our own historical context, which shapes how we see God and the world.
- Understanding our context is as crucial as understanding the Bible's original context for better interpretation.
Know Your Context
- Study the history of your cultural and ideological influences to avoid assuming your worldview is universal.
- Recognize that our views are relative to time and place, not absolute truths.