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Compare these methods with how Old Testament citations are applied in the Gospels. Does it reflect the Emmaus method being progressively applied? (view source)
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Below is a comparison of how the Gospels employ Old Testament citations and whether they reflect the Emmaus method being progressively developed. | Below is a comparison of how the Gospels employ Old Testament citations and whether they reflect the Emmaus method being progressively developed. | ||
1. The Gospel of Matthew: Extensive and Explicit Christological Fulfillment | |||
'''1. The Gospel of Matthew: Extensive and Explicit Christological Fulfillment''' | |||
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:Matthew’s use of typology (e.g., Jesus as the new Moses, the new David) aligns closely with the sensus plenior principles of typology and spiritual meaning. | :Matthew’s use of typology (e.g., Jesus as the new Moses, the new David) aligns closely with the sensus plenior principles of typology and spiritual meaning. | ||
2. The Gospel of Mark: Subtle and Action-Oriented Fulfillment | '''2. The Gospel of Mark: Subtle and Action-Oriented Fulfillment''' | ||
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:Reflects an early stage of applying the Emmaus method, where typology and fulfillment are evident but not always overtly explained. | :Reflects an early stage of applying the Emmaus method, where typology and fulfillment are evident but not always overtly explained. | ||
3. The Gospel of Luke: Narrative Development of Fulfillment | '''3. The Gospel of Luke: Narrative Development of Fulfillment''' | ||
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:The narrative style allows readers to experience the disciples’ growing understanding of the Scriptures. | :The narrative style allows readers to experience the disciples’ growing understanding of the Scriptures. | ||
4. The Gospel of John: Theological and Mystical Fulfillment | '''4. The Gospel of John: Theological and Mystical Fulfillment''' | ||
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::The Gospels collectively incorporate sensus plenior principles—typology, spiritual meaning, fulfillment, and divine illumination—reflecting the Emmaus method's influence. | ::The Gospels collectively incorporate sensus plenior principles—typology, spiritual meaning, fulfillment, and divine illumination—reflecting the Emmaus method's influence. | ||
Conclusion | '''Conclusion''' | ||
The Gospels progressively apply the Emmaus method, demonstrating how the early Church grew in its understanding of Jesus as the fulfillment of the Old Testament. Matthew and Luke emphasize explicit connections for teaching purposes, while Mark and John delve into deeper theological reflections, showcasing a maturing hermeneutical framework rooted in the principles Jesus taught. | The Gospels progressively apply the Emmaus method, demonstrating how the early Church grew in its understanding of Jesus as the fulfillment of the Old Testament. Matthew and Luke emphasize explicit connections for teaching purposes, while Mark and John delve into deeper theological reflections, showcasing a maturing hermeneutical framework rooted in the principles Jesus taught. | ||
