<p>Understanding why and how parables are used in Scripture, especially by Jesus, is a vital part of interpreting God’s Word. And the presence of allegories in the Bible does not give license to the student to interpret “allegorically”, the invalid method that transfers the authority from God’s Word to the mind of the human interpreter.</p>

Understanding why and how parables are used in Scripture, especially by Jesus, is a vital part of interpreting God’s Word. And the presence of allegories in the Bible does not give license to the student to interpret “allegorically”, the invalid method that transfers the authority from God’s Word to the mind of the human interpreter.

The Science and Art of Biblical Interpretation - Working the Method Part V: Parables and Allegories

Welcome to this course on hermeneutics. It will be our goal as we study together The Science and Art of Biblical Interpretation. We call it a “science” because there are certain rules to learn and apply. We call it an “art” because our practice of these rules and principles will become part of the skillset we use and develop over time to become better students and communicators of God’s Word.

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The Science and Art of Biblical Interpretation - Working the Method Part V: Parables and Allegories

The Science and Art of Biblical Interpretation - Working the Method Part V: Parables and Allegories