Redaction Criticism - 22 views

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  #2 traci_shahan on 15 Feb 10

   

  This is really helpful, thank you. I have never heard of redaction criticism so this was all new to me, especially since I am always trying to factor in historical culture, ethnos, etc while reading scripture. I love that the discipline acknowledges that the Gospel writers were people who were creative, hence when they wrote, it would be with their biases and passions. Thank you for informing us about this important methodology.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is really helpful, thank you. I have never heard of redaction criticism so this was all new to me, especially since I am always trying to factor in historical culture, ethnos, etc while reading scripture. I love that the discipline acknowledges that the Gospel writers were people who were creative, hence when they wrote, it would be with their biases and passions. Thank you for informing us about this important methodology.</div>

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  #5 Aaron Pope on 17 Feb 10

   

  I am a big fan of redaction criticism. I think it is both a very interesting and insightful method. To add to the discussion, I feel like I can understand why some fundamentalists would be apposed to such a method. By supposing that the authors were theologians and had agendas, one is leaving the door open to the possibility that the theologian might change or fabricate part of the gospel story to fit his agenda. By acknowledging this one would say that there are parts of the Bible that weren't literally true or that were "made up" and added to divine scripture by fallible man, or that there are places that can be wrong (a contradiction) in the infallible truth of the word of God.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I am a big fan of redaction criticism. I think it is both a very interesting and insightful method. To add to the discussion, I feel like I can understand why some fundamentalists would be apposed to such a method. By supposing that the authors were theologians and had agendas, one is leaving the door open to the possibility that the theologian might change or fabricate part of the gospel story to fit his agenda. By acknowledging this one would say that there are parts of the Bible that weren't literally true or that were "made up" and added to divine scripture by fallible man, or that there are places that can be wrong (a contradiction) in the infallible truth of the word of God.</div>

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  #6 Brenda Goodman on 17 Feb 10

   

  Redaction Criticism is new to me. Thanks for this description; I am interested in reading more about it. I think the idea of the writers as active theologians and writers who are releasing a creative energy makes the text come out even more alive and meanignful. If the writers were mere collectors and transcribers, as described above, then maybe there is no spirit-breath or divine inspiration involved. When an understanding of the purpose, bias and intention of the writers is better understood, I think we come away with a greater understanding of the text's message and an invitation to find our connection to it. At least at this point, I find redaction criticism to be an integral piece to add to how the bible is approached.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Redaction Criticism is new to me. Thanks for this description; I am interested in reading more about it. I think the idea of the writers as active theologians and writers who are releasing a creative energy makes the text come out even more alive and meanignful. If the writers were mere collectors and transcribers, as described above, then maybe there is no spirit-breath or divine inspiration involved. When an understanding of the purpose, bias and intention of the writers is better understood, I think we come away with a greater understanding of the text's message and an invitation to find our connection to it. At least at this point, I find redaction criticism to be an integral piece to add to how the bible is approached.</div>

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  #7 Mary Price on 18 Feb 10

   

  Brenda, I like your words "we come away with a greater understanding of the text's message and an invitation to find our connection to it". I have not really thought about reading scripture this way. But you are right, it is a personal connection that grows and evolves, rather than merely an experience that has an end point.
  
  Thank you for the description, Mandy. I, too, find this method very interesting and helpful.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Brenda, I like your words "we come away with a greater understanding of the text's message and an invitation to find our connection to it". I have not really thought about reading scripture this way. But you are right, it is a personal connection that grows and evolves, rather than merely an experience that has an end point. <br /> <br /> Thank you for the description, Mandy. I, too, find this method very interesting and helpful.</div>

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