Read article hermeneutics of slavery-a bible-alone faith

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Hermeneutics of Slavery

Read the attached article 'Hermeneutics of Slavery: A "Bible-Alone" Faith and the Problem of Human Enslavement' and While you read think about biblical interpretation and social justice.

(1) How does a simplistic literal approach to biblical interpretation undermine the Bible's goal of revealing the love of God to humanity?

(2) In what ways has this article challenged or strengthened your understanding of how to interpret the Scriptures, "rightly dividing the word of truth"?

(3) How do you plan to help your future parishioners evolve in their understanding of social justice and/or biblical hermeneutics?

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