Subject: Is Desiderata in the Bible? |
Bible Note: Thanks Doc, That clarifies to me what you said somewhat. I'm absolutely in agreement with having everything out in the open when in comes to textual criticism and translation. Your note is very helpful. Without mixing terms, I think perhaps that the interpretation/exposition of the Word involves some "textual criticism" at times. What I mean is, as H.C.G. Moule put it: "It is an obviously right principle, though calling for most cautious application, that no amount of MS. evidence ought ever to force on us a reading which mars the context" I believe that many of the textual problems would solve themselves if we had a deeper appreciation of the general context, flow of thought and spiritual import of the specific scriptures under consideration. Food for thought anyway! In Christ, Andrew |