Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture How Not to Read the Bible (with Dan Kimball)
Jun 23, 2022
Dan Kimball, Pastor for Mission and Theology at Vintage Faith Church and author of How Not to Read the Bible, tackles challenging biblical passages in an engaging discussion. He explores the complexities of modern objections to Scripture, emphasizing cultural context in understanding laws like Exodus 21:7. Kimball addresses difficult topics such as the interpretation of Deuteronomy regarding women and violence in the Old Testament, providing insights that aim to deepen faith and comprehension.
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Biblical Illiteracy Drives Doubt
- Dan Kimball says tough Bible questions keep surfacing because many lack deep biblical education and context.
- He argues biblical illiteracy, not new problems, explains why people now doubt faith from these verses.
Always Read Verses In Context
- Never read a Bible verse out of context and investigate the original audience and culture.
- Use surrounding chapters and ancient-world background to interpret puzzling commands.
Ancient Servanthood, Not Modern Slavery
- 'Slavery' in Exodus 21:7 likely describes servanthood or family care arrangements, not modern chattel slavery.
- Kimball stresses historical socioeconomic realities like lack of welfare shaped those practices.
