Interpretive Methods for Biblical Textual Analysis
Words: 584 Pages: 2 6457The discourse on how best to interpret the Bible has been a longstanding debate within the Christian community. Historically, the Roman Catholic Church posited that the Bible is obscure and challenging to comprehend, necessitating interpretative guidance. In contrast, Reformers like Martin Luther contended that "the Holy Scripture itself on its own, to the greatest extent possible, is easy to understand, clearly and plainly, being its own interpreter" (pg. 125). This essay argues that a comprehensive understanding of the Bible requires […]