Interpretation of scripture

[SofaKingHigh]

Agreed, alpha. The OP sounds like a radical post-modernism. What matters is consistency of the interpretation of the text with the text itself and the circumstances of its authorship. For example, a post-structuralist feminist critical theory reading of 'Lord of the Flies' has less support than a more traditional one. Correspondences with a real Piggy and actual conches have little bearing on whether some interpretation of its message and symbolism is better than another. This is not to say that biblical interpretation nearly so simple. The Scriptures are a compilation of 66 books written in different styles during different periods. Parsing out a generally consistent narrative is not too difficult. It is on the finer points that people disagree.

 "consistency of the interpretation" - now here is the very problem isn't it?  Do you not think that phrase to be a contradiction in terms Chad?  Where interpretation is required, there is never going to be consistency.

[Minimalist]

Apparently none of you are following Drich's exegesis of Romans. He has it locked down tight. ;-)

Drippy is a fucking idiot and the jury is still out on you.

[Angrboda]

[Neo-Scholastic]

There is some truth to that. How we approach a text says something about ourselves. People that approach the Bible with humility and respect will see things differently than a W. C. Fields "looking for loop-holes".

[Minimalist]

[Mystic]

This is why in all times, there must be a Guide on earth who knows the true interpretation of the revelation that is to be followed.

[Silver]

This is why in all times, there must be a Guide on earth who knows the true interpretation of the revelation that is to be followed.

And by what method is this Guide authenticated?

[Mystic]

This is why in all times, there must be a Guide on earth who knows the true interpretation of the revelation that is to be followed.

And by what method is this Guide authenticated?

Miracles, spiritual experience, reasoning and clear designation by a Prophet who has clear proofs in form of miracles, spiritual experience and reasoning.

[Silver]

And by what method is this Guide authenticated?

Miracles, spiritual experience, reasoning and clear designation by a Prophet who has clear proofs in form of miracles, spiritual experience and reasoning.

I.E. nothing concrete or resembling an approach toward the evidentiary process.

[Minimalist]

And by what method is this Guide authenticated?

Miracles, spiritual experience, reasoning and clear designation by a Prophet who has clear proofs in form of miracles, spiritual experience and reasoning.

Using that standard, YOU could apply for the job.  Or drippy.

You guys should really raise the bar.