Seraphim Hamilton, Orthodox theologian, delves into the symbolism of the Book of Life in Revelation, the shift from scrolls to codex in early Christianity, symbolism of the gospel book in liturgy, and the importance of internalizing spiritual teachings rather than possessing them as mere talismans.
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The Book's Sacramental Role
Scriptures are not mere sequential information; the physical book holds sacramental significance.
Early Christianity treated the Bible as a sacred object that reveals the nature and glory of Christ.
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Torah as Textual Tabernacle
Torah functions as a textual tabernacle where God's name is woven into every letter.
This textual presence replaces the temple as the spiritual center after its destruction.
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Christian Innovation of the Codex
Early Christians pioneered the use of the bound book (codex) for sacred texts, unlike pagans who used scrolls.
The codex's form enabled wider distribution and study of scriptures, symbolizing broader access to God's word.
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Seraphim Hamilton is an Orthodox theologian who is committed to helping others understand the deep and profound ways that the inspired Scriptures bear witness- in Old and New Testaments- of Jesus Christ as the center and culmination of the human story. He received a Master of Arts in Theology and Classics from the University of Notre Dame and a Master of Theology from Duke University. He posts regular Scriptural reflections five days a week at his substack and addresses a variety of subjects on his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/kabane Substack: https://seraphimhamilton.substack.com/
In this discussion with Seraphim, we talk about the book as a symbol. We discuss the Book of Life in Revelation, Scripture itself, literacy in early Christendom, the use of the codex over the scroll, the sacraments and sacred objects, memory, supplementarity, and more. Enjoy!
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