The consciousness model and the bible
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The document discusses different views on the authority and interpretation of the Bible. It states that the Bible is a source of illumination for discovering one's identity rather than an objective revelation. Additionally, some theologians believe revelation occurs through contemporary experience and interpreting scripture in light of that experience and the beliefs of the community. The Bible can yield new meanings when reinterpreted in the context of the present against the background of history.
The consciousness model and the bible
- 1. The Consciousness Model and the Bible
- 2. What is the Bible? Is a paradigm A source of illumination but not an objective deposit of revelation
- 3. The Bibles authority According to Schillebeeckx, the inspiration of Scripture originally meant the capacity of certain writings to inspire the community to discover its own identity; its authority came from its ability to inspire.
- 4. Later on, the authority of the Scriptures was recognized as coming from God.
- 5. Revelation Occurs in contemporary experience. This experience, as the source of revelation, is interpreted with the help of Scriptures.
- 6. What do they say? Gregory Baum Scriptures can yield new salvational meaning when reread and reinterpreted in the light of the experience of the believing community
- 7. What do they say? Ray L. Hart Past events (biblical history) have power to interpret our present situation Schillebeeckx Bible must be read in a contemporary context and against the background of our remembered past
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