Christian Interpretation of the Old Testament in terms of Literary Symbolism
Krzysztof Bardski
Abstract
The article begins with a general introduction to the hermeneutical phenomenon of the literary symbolism and its application to the interpretation of the Bible. Then we present three examples of symbolic interpretation of the Old Testament taken from different times and denominational traditions: Gregory of Nyssa, Martin Luther and pope Francis. The next step is a reflexion on the role of the symbolic reading of the Old Testament in the Christian context. Finally we present some criteria of the symbolic interpretation of the Bible.
Keywords:
Old Testament, biblical symbol, literary symbolism, interpretation, hermeneutics
Bardski, K. (2015). Christian Interpretation of the Old Testament in terms of Literary Symbolism. Theological Yearbook, 57(4), 447–458. Retrieved from https://ojs.chat.edu.pl/index.php/rt/article/view/73
polish
English