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The name is: "allegorical interpretation".
That means, looking into the text for a deeper meaning than its literal sense.
The approach probably originated with the Greek philosophers before the 5th century B.C. in Alexandria. They interpreted the Greek mythologies as allegories that contain higher religious truths.
The Jews at Alexandria probably learned this approach and applied it to their Scripture (the Hebrew Law, Prophets and Writings, i.e. the Jewish Bible). Aristobulus, an Alexandrian Jewish philosopher, used allegorical interpretation to show that the writings of Moses contained ideas that are paralleled in the philosophy of Aristotle. Philo, another Alexandrian Jew, taught that Scripture has a two-fold meaning, the literal and the allegorical.
The practice carried over into later Jewish hermeneutics. The rabbis interpreted portions of the Hebrew Scripture allegorically, and this is seen in the Targums, Midrash and Halakah. More extreme forms are seen in the Kabbalah of the Middle Ages.
Early Christians also practised allegorical interpretation. Origen, an early Church Father, taught that Scripture has four senses.
These allegorical approaches probably developed because it was felt that every aspect of the historical narratives must contain some kind of divine truth, or else it would not be recorded in Scripture.
Related term: An "allegory" is a piece of writing that conveys meaning other than its literal sense.
It is to be differentiated from "parable", "symbol", "sign", "type", "metaphor", etc. These concepts may be overlapping in some ways, but each is a different literary device.
Jewish answer:In response to the above answer, it should be noted that the writings of Philo and other Alexandrian Jews (or Greek philosophers) are never quoted in Jewish sources. The tradition of allegorical interpretation is as old as the Torah itself, since the 3300-year-old Oral Torah includes a significant number of allegorical meanings of Torah-verses. The Torah has always been taught in simple and deeper meanings (simple; allusion; deep hints; mystical) side-by-side.Allegorical Torah-interpretations are called Midrashim (though not every midrash is allegorical, and not every non-midrashic teaching uses the simple meaning).
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How can one explore and understand the various interpretations of the Bible, and what are three different perspectives on interpreting its teachings?
One can explore and understand the various interpretations of the Bible by studying different theological perspectives, historical contexts, and literary analysis. Three different perspectives on interpreting its teachings are literal interpretation, allegorical interpretation, and contextual interpretation.
What method of biblical interpretation of the alexandrian school?
They used the allegorical method.
What percentage of Christians believe in the literal interpretation of the Bible?
Primarily 'fundamentalist' Christians do. The trend of mainstream Christianity is to see the Scripture as allegorical in most cases. As a percentage, it is probably less than 10%.
How do literalists read the bible?
Literalists read the Bible by taking the text as written in a straightforward, factual manner without interpreting it symbolically or metaphorically. They believe in the literal truth and historical accuracy of the Bible and strive to understand and apply its teachings directly without much allegorical interpretation.
Why are modern words like Bible and bibliography based on the name of this ancient city?
The words bible and biblio---- come from the Greek word biblos = book. The name of the city of Byblos is the Greek interpretation of its Phoenician name.
What is metrical allegory?
Metrical allegory refers to a type of allegorical interpretation where the literal meaning of a poem's meter and rhyme scheme are symbolic of deeper meanings or themes. It involves understanding how the poetic structure relates to the intended allegorical message of the work.
What has the author C E Stowe written?
C. E. Stowe has written: 'Report on elementary public instruction in Europe' -- subject(s): Education 'Origin and history of the books of the Bible, both the canonical and the apocryphal, designed to show what the Bible is not, what it is, and how to use it' -- subject(s): Bible, Criticism, interpretation. etc. 'Introduction to the criticism and interpretation of the Bible' -- subject(s): Criticism, interpretation, Bible 'Origin and history of the books of the Bible' -- subject(s): Bible, Criticism, interpretation, Introductions 'Origin and history of the books of the Bible, both the canonical and the apocryphal, designed to show what the Bible is not, what it is, and how to use it' -- subject(s): Bible, Criticism, interpretation, etc.
What is the name of the second way Christians can understand the Bible?
Presuming the question is about methods of Biblical interpretation then the second method after the literal is the allegorical or non-literal method. This method, used by many down through the centuries lends itself to many and varied interpretations, some more, some less in line with what the text actually says. This is different from Biblical typology in that typology, where Joshua is a type of Christ for example has significant warrant in the Biblical text itself and in the name Joshua itself as well as in his work. The allegorical method does not need to be anchored in the clear meaning of the text as is the literal method.
What has the author Jacques Dupont written?
Jacques Dupont has written: 'Le discours de Milet' -- subject(s): Bible, Criticism, interpretation 'The salvation of the gentiles' -- subject(s): Bible, Criticism, interpretation 'Les trois Apocalypses synoptiques' -- subject(s): Bible, Criticism, interpretation 'The sources of Acts' -- subject(s): Bible, Criticism, interpretation
Why is the Song of Solomon included in the Bible?
The Song of Solomon is included in the Bible because it is a poetic and allegorical depiction of love, often interpreted as symbolizing the relationship between God and his people.
What is the solution if someone eaten the sin door?
There is no mention of the sin door in the Bible. Perhaps eating the sin door is an individual's allegorical interpretation of a passage in Scripture. If so, it could mean anything since we do not have any context for the question. In any case, the solution to sin for all mankind is Jesus.
