In this class, we have discussed a variety of methods to interpret the Bible, and the class lectures demonstrated the way in which Dr. Fuller interprets the New Testament. I find this perception of the New Testament to be significant. This method of interpretation integrates all the crucial concepts that are need to read the Bible. These concepts or tools that aid with the interpretation of the Bible are literary context, historical context, and cultural context. They are so vital when examining the Word of God because people can misinterpret what is being said or some can use scripture out of context. Unfortunately, the out of context problem is used immensely amongst today’s society. When the text is taken out of context, people tend to question
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For the reason that, if a reader does not know who is writing or the author’s writing style it could be taken in the wrong way. Every author has their own style, format, and voice, and the Bible is no exception. Even though the scripture was all God-inspired, The new testament is made up of twenty-seven book with almost every book written by distinguishable authors. For example, the Synoptic Gospels are all written about the story of Jesus, but each of the books have their own take on the events and the people of Jesus, even Jesus himself. It is similar to comedy shows when two people are explaining the same event, but their stories are different with the same outcome. Mark describes events in a very terse narrative that has many symbolistic meanings and sees the disciples in a very negative way. The author also had a purpose of explaining that this is the beginning of a bigger story. While the writer of Luke, who seems to be a Gentile Christian with knowledge of jewish scripture, writes more like a historian starting from the birth of Jesus to the crucifixion of Christ with careful research and investigation. The Gospel of Luke also had more stories of Jesus, which no other book had. The author’s purpose for the Gospel of Luke was to get readers to know the truth. This two very different authors explain the same story but with their own flourish and voice, and to understand why these Gospels, that are discussing the life of Jesus, focus on different motifs and events, one would need to know the author and their
For the reason that, if a reader does not know who is writing or the author’s writing style it could be taken in the wrong way. Every author has their own style, format, and voice, and the Bible is no exception. Even though the scripture was all God-inspired, The new testament is made up of twenty-seven book with almost every book written by distinguishable authors. For example, the Synoptic Gospels are all written about the story of Jesus, but each of the books have their own take on the events and the people of Jesus, even Jesus himself. It is similar to comedy shows when two people are explaining the same event, but their stories are different with the same outcome. Mark describes events in a very terse narrative that has many symbolistic meanings and sees the disciples in a very negative way. The author also had a purpose of explaining that this is the beginning of a bigger story. While the writer of Luke, who seems to be a Gentile Christian with knowledge of jewish scripture, writes more like a historian starting from the birth of Jesus to the crucifixion of Christ with careful research and investigation. The Gospel of Luke also had more stories of Jesus, which no other book had. The author’s purpose for the Gospel of Luke was to get readers to know the truth. This two very different authors explain the same story but with their own flourish and voice, and to understand why these Gospels, that are discussing the life of Jesus, focus on different motifs and events, one would need to know the author and their