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Originally Posted by Dedicated Mind
paul uses the allegorical method when for example he compares hagar to mount sinai and the law and compares sarah to grace and the promise. something like that. i haven't read the scripture but i intend to order this book on paul's method of interpretation.
http://www.amazon.com/Echoes-Scriptu...I2B2DOIX6BCMVB
some theologians disagree with paul's method and says he changes the original intent of the scriptures and reads christ back into the scripture. |
I think you make an excellent choice in the example you chose.
while it is true that some theologians do disagree with Paul's methods. These are typically very liberal and also question the authority and inspiration of the scriptures themselves.
Paul himself expresses much in his writings that is not revealed elsewhere. But if we accept the truth of
2 Timothy 3:16--
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: as well as Paul's assertion that he received his revelation from Christ directly; there is no merit in the contention that Paul "added to the scriptures" in an improper manner.