Saints Unscripted Implicit Contexts in the Scriptures | with Ben Spackman
10 snips
Oct 17, 2023 Ben Spackman, a historian and member of the Church of Jesus Christ, discusses the importance of understanding content to understand context in scriptures. He explores the Babylonian context in the Book of Ether, the dual nature of water in Genesis, and the significance of Jesus calming the storm. Understanding cultural background enhances our understanding of scripture.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Sports and Implicit Context
- Ben Spackman uses sports examples to illustrate implicit context.
- Understanding "Cowboys defeated Giants" requires pre-existing knowledge like NFL or baseball.
Scripture's Intended Audience
- Scripture wasn't written like an encyclopedia for future readers.
- It lacks explicit context because it was written for contemporaries who shared that context.
Sola Scriptura's Impact
- Protestant tradition promotes sola scriptura, discouraging outside resources.
- This can lead to misunderstanding due to lack of context.