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In essence, the issue at hand is whether Hebrew Scripture should be read primarily as a Christ-centered narrative (with Christ as the fulfillment of its promises and symbols) or whether it should be understood from within the context of Jewish tradition and law, where Jesus is not seen as the fulfillment of those texts. The two perspectives can lead to drastically different interpretations of the same biblical passages. | In essence, the issue at hand is whether Hebrew Scripture should be read primarily as a Christ-centered narrative (with Christ as the fulfillment of its promises and symbols) or whether it should be understood from within the context of Jewish tradition and law, where Jesus is not seen as the fulfillment of those texts. The two perspectives can lead to drastically different interpretations of the same biblical passages. | ||
There is a similarity between the Jewish concept of Pardes and the Christian understanding of Sod (the mystical or deepest level of interpretation). Both are modes of interpreting Scripture that seek to uncover hidden or deeper meanings beyond the literal text, and both have been viewed by Christians as potentially pointing to Christ. | |||
Here's a closer look at both: | Here's a closer look at both: |