Tag: Hermeneutics
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Recognition: An Overlooked Pattern in the Gospels
Recognition is one of the most overlooked patterns in the Gospels. While many readers instinctively view every encounter with Jesus as a conversion story, the Gospel writers often describe people recognizing the fulfillment of hopes they already possessed. This essay explores how paying attention to that pattern can open a richer way of reading the…
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Read the Character Before the Conversation
Before interpreting a Gospel conversation, first read how the Gospel writer introduces the character. Discover a simple reading habit that changes how you read the New Testament.