The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture

WOF 275: Understanding Violence in the Old Testament

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Mar 15, 2021
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ADVICE

Proof-Texting Dangers

  • Avoid proof-texting, taking single verses out of context to prove a point.
  • The Bible is a complex library of texts with diverse authors, genres, and audiences.
INSIGHT

Interpreting the Bible

  • Consider the Bible's themes, patterns, and trajectories to understand its teachings.
  • The Church provides valuable context and tradition for interpreting the Bible's complex texts.
INSIGHT

Marcion's Error

  • Marcion wrongly rejected the Old Testament God as a fallen deity.
  • The Church rejects this view, emphasizing reading the Old Testament in light of the New.
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