Michael Patton initiates a discussion on the meaning(s?) of biblical texts by observing the dangers of subjective interpretation approaches: What does it mean to you? This, I believe, is the most destructive question that one can ask of the Scriptures. The implication is that the Scriptures can mean something to one person that it does not to another. “To me, it means that God is going to protect my children,” says one person. “Well, to me it means that God is going to help me get that new car,” says another. “Wonderful!” is the response to both. And so goes the conversation around the circle … [Read more...] about The Bible: One Meaning, Various Applications
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Interview with Shelby Steele
I just posted a two-part review of Shelby Steele's latest book, A Bound Man. [Part I, Part II] Here's a great four-part interview with Dr. Steele about this book: … [Read more...] about Interview with Shelby Steele