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A 4 page research paper that discusses the argument that biblical criticism undermines the authority of scripture. The writer draws examples from Lukan scholarship in refuting this statement. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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what he means by "unfounded criticism," the overall implication of his indictment is that scholarly criticism, in general, is not a good idea. On the other hand, there are numerous
scholars who emphasize the utility of biblical criticism, as they argue that biblical scholarship is a crucial factor in fully understanding scripture. For example, Craig de Vos begins
his discussion of Luke 16:18 by pointing out how the simple sentence, "Im going to the football (game) on Saturday" means one thing in one culture and as a different
meaning in a different English-speaking culture as the speaker can be referring to Australian Rules football, rugby, soccer or American football (De Vos, 2007, p. 37). In other words, "meaning
is not inherent in words themselves," but rather for accurate understanding, should be considered within the cultural context of their era (De Vos, 2007, p. 37). In examining the
meaning of Luke 16:18, De Vos explains the cultural context of the agrarian culture that characterized Lukes era, as well the perplexity of interpreters as to why Luke placed this
reference to divorce within passages that pertain to injunctions as to the proper use of wealth. He points out that when the culture of the time is considered, the reason
for this reference becomes clear, as Luke is writing "in a social context where marriages arranged for socio-political benefit between two kin-groups" and divorce was a common factor "arranged by
the elite as a means of enhancing social standing" (De Vos, 2007, p. 37). As this illustrates, fuller understanding of the passage comes specifically due to the use of critical
scholarly examination. Similarly, in his examination of Luke 9:52-56, Allison (2002) uses considerable knowledge of both Old and New Testament scripture and the original Greek to enlighten his readers
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