The Thomistic Institute How True is the Bible? Reading the Bible Intelligently and Faithfully | Fr. Joseph Koterski, SJ
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Apr 22, 2024 
Fr. Joseph Koterski, SJ, a Jesuit priest, discusses interpreting the Bible with literal, allegorical, moral, and anagogical senses. He explores applying scripture for personal growth, discerning spiritual movements, and interpreting biblical stories like Noah's Ark as treasured narratives of faith.
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Expanded Meaning of Literal Sense
- The Bible's literal sense means what the human author intended under divine inspiration, which may be historical, metaphorical, or parabolic.
- Every Scripture line has a literal sense that is often misunderstood as just historical fact.
Typological Sense Centers on Christ
- The Church's allegorical sense is better termed the typological sense focused on Christ's life as the fulfillment of Israel's history.
- Christ recapitulates and perfects Israel's history by completing its incomplete aspects in his life and mission.
Adam vs. Christ: A Typological Contrast
- Adam failed to protect Eve spiritually after her sin, choosing sin out of fear of rejection.
- Christ as the new Adam sacrifices himself for the Church's purification, exemplifying true love and sacrifice.