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Validate whether later Gospels demonstrate a richer application of sensus plenior (hidden, Christocentric meanings) than earlier ones. (view source)
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The application of sensus plenior—hidden, Christocentric meanings—in the Gospels appears to mature as the disciples' understanding of Jesus and Scripture deepens. Below, the Gospels are analyzed in sequence, highlighting their approach to typology, symbolism, and theological reflection. | The application of sensus plenior—hidden, Christocentric meanings—in the Gospels appears to mature as the disciples' understanding of Jesus and Scripture deepens. Below, the Gospels are analyzed in sequence, highlighting their approach to typology, symbolism, and theological reflection. | ||
1. The Gospel of Mark: Subtle Beginnings of Sensus Plenior | |||
'''1. The Gospel of Mark: Subtle Beginnings of Sensus Plenior''' | |||
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::Mark introduces the idea of sensus plenior but keeps it subtle and action-oriented, laying a foundation for later, more developed theological reflections. | ::Mark introduces the idea of sensus plenior but keeps it subtle and action-oriented, laying a foundation for later, more developed theological reflections. | ||
2. The Gospel of Matthew: Explicit and Didactic Sensus Plenior | '''2. The Gospel of Matthew: Explicit and Didactic Sensus Plenior''' | ||
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::Matthew makes the hidden meanings explicit and clear, functioning as a catechetical tool for Jewish readers. While rich in typology, it prioritizes accessibility over subtlety. | ::Matthew makes the hidden meanings explicit and clear, functioning as a catechetical tool for Jewish readers. While rich in typology, it prioritizes accessibility over subtlety. | ||
3. The Gospel of Luke: The Teaching of Sensus Plenior | '''3. The Gospel of Luke: The Teaching of Sensus Plenior''' | ||
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::Luke advances the concept of sensus plenior by making it both explicit and pedagogical. It reflects a maturing understanding of how all Scripture testifies to Christ. | ::Luke advances the concept of sensus plenior by making it both explicit and pedagogical. It reflects a maturing understanding of how all Scripture testifies to Christ. | ||
4. The Gospel of John: Mystical and Theologically Rich Sensus Plenior | '''4. The Gospel of John: Mystical and Theologically Rich Sensus Plenior''' | ||
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::John represents the culmination of sensus plenior, offering the most mature and mystical application of Christocentric interpretation. It assumes readers are prepared to engage deeply with the text. | ::John represents the culmination of sensus plenior, offering the most mature and mystical application of Christocentric interpretation. It assumes readers are prepared to engage deeply with the text. | ||
Comparative Insights | '''Comparative Insights''' | ||
Aspect Mark Matthew Luke John | Aspect Mark Matthew Luke John | ||
Typology Implied through actions Overt and didactic Richly developed, explicit Mystical and profound | Typology Implied through actions Overt and didactic Richly developed, explicit Mystical and profound | ||
