#154 - Four Senses of Scripture - (Gospel of John - pt. 3‪)‬ Fig Tree Ministries Podcast

The Four Senses of Scripture:

In today's lesson, we dive into the ancient and enduring methods used by both Judaism and Christianity to interpret the sacred texts of the Bible.

Throughout history, scholars and spiritual leaders have recognized that Scripture offers layers of meaning that can only be unlocked through diverse approaches to interpretation.

In this video, we introduce the four levels of interpretation, revealing how each layer offers unique insights into the divine messages contained within the Bible.
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William Countryman - The Mystical Way in the Fourth Gospel
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NT Wright - Following Jesus - see page 35 - https://amzn.to/49ntkYv

Jewish Annotated New Testament - see notes (pp. 178 (Cana), 185 (Official's son), 186 (healing lame), 188 (feeding), 196 (Blind Man), 200 (Lazarus), Crucifixion (God's Glory).
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Byron L. Sherman - Kabbalah: An Introduction to Jewish Mysticism - https://amzn.to/3ubdqBw

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Bernard McGinn - The Essential Writings of Christian Mysticism - https://amzn.to/49dPX1j