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Examination of Metaphorical, Prophetic, and Mystical symbolism. However, figures-of-speech, or euphemisms, or word-study should be used separately.
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How can we determine when an image is a symbol?
The symbolism of a text can be
identified from the specific interaction between social-traditional
convention and the actual textual-evidence. …
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What is the meaning of "water and blood" in 1 John 5:6?
Forgive me for quoting extensively from The Mystery of God: Early Jewish Mysticism and the New Testament. It's the only book I've found in more than 15 years of studying the writings of John which so …
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What does it mean to be "born of water"?
Context is the key to interpretation. You’ve heard the mantra in real estate, “location, location, location.” Well in interpretation its, “context, context, context.” The location of a verse matter …
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What significance does John perceive in the piercing of Christ's side and the flow of blood ...
To a lesser extent, interpreters continue to debate the merits of a sacramental symbolism in the flow of blood and water. … What confuses those who argue for a sacramental symbolism is the order in which the elements appear. …
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In Mark 14:44 why did Judas betray Jesus with a kiss?
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The answer has everything to do with Psalms 2 and Jesus' claim to be king. Judas chose to sarcastically betray Jesus, the "supposed Son of God”, with a kiss. His kiss is deeply ironic. …
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