How Do Religious Texts Work: Crash Course Religions #14
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Date: 2024-12-11
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ethanmackler1160
In Judaism we have a term 70 faces of Torah. This means that we can read a text or verse trying to gain a different layer of understanding or depth, or that each reread might have something new to offer. It could also mean that using academic methods could add a new layer to the traditional methods, or that there's some synthesis we have not fully discerned.
But there's also a phrase 70 and not 71 to caution against motivated reasoning or sloppy methods.
A rabbi at my yeshiva says that the Talmud is a jungle that people keep trying to flatten into roads instead of navigating the beauty and complexity.
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In Judaism we have a term 70 faces of Torah. This means that we can read a text or verse trying to gain a different layer of understanding or depth, or that each reread might have something new to offer. It could also mean that using academic methods could add a new layer to the traditional methods, or that there's some synthesis we have not fully discerned.
But there's also a phrase 70 and not 71 to caution against motivated reasoning or sloppy methods.
A rabbi at my yeshiva says that the Talmud is a jungle that people keep trying to flatten into roads instead of navigating the beauty and complexity.
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usmcmech96
Christianity holds that the original Hebrew and Greek as the most authentic word of God. A large part of Theological schooling is learning those two languages. Translations are all imperfect versions and there is occasionally parts of the message that is lost in translation. There are denominations that hold particular (notably the King James Version) as superior, but they are the minority.
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Christianity holds that the original Hebrew and Greek as the most authentic word of God. A large part of Theological schooling is learning those two languages. Translations are all imperfect versions and there is occasionally parts of the message that is lost in translation. There are denominations that hold particular (notably the King James Version) as superior, but they are the minority.
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Resavian
As an athiest I kind of feel that if a book is going to be the guide to whether or not we get eternal life I would really want it to be specific because otherwise a great many people are going to suffer for all eternity because they didn't land on the right version of the right interpretation of the right sects holy book.
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As an athiest I kind of feel that if a book is going to be the guide to whether or not we get eternal life I would really want it to be specific because otherwise a great many people are going to suffer for all eternity because they didn't land on the right version of the right interpretation of the right sects holy book.
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Jiburley
I always assumed John was hosting this because they didn't want throw someone under the bus as it were for all the hate talking of religions is likely to bring. This episode leads me to think that maybe there's hasn't been as much backlash at he was expecting and he's pushing it a bit. LOL Keep up the good work
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I always assumed John was hosting this because they didn't want throw someone under the bus as it were for all the hate talking of religions is likely to bring. This episode leads me to think that maybe there's hasn't been as much backlash at he was expecting and he's pushing it a bit. LOL Keep up the good work
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JadeCryptOfWonders
Most of the Taoist themed self help books I have read have espoused environmentalist beliefs about climate change knocking nature out of balance, even though the Tao Te Ching was written at a time when climate science wasn’t a thing.
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Most of the Taoist themed self help books I have read have espoused environmentalist beliefs about climate change knocking nature out of balance, even though the Tao Te Ching was written at a time when climate science wasn’t a thing.
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RussellBeattie
Sooo. Sacred texts are sacred only in that a group of people thinks they're special. Other than that, it's just mob rule as to what the texts actually say.
Sorta makes you wonder if we should change the definition of sacrosanct.
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Sooo. Sacred texts are sacred only in that a group of people thinks they're special. Other than that, it's just mob rule as to what the texts actually say.
Sorta makes you wonder if we should change the definition of sacrosanct.
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mitchelmodine9197
Thank you Mr. Color-of-my-shirt for this video, which is especially timely for me as I am preparing my class in Biblical Hermeneutics for next semester.
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Thank you Mr. Color-of-my-shirt for this video, which is especially timely for me as I am preparing my class in Biblical Hermeneutics for next semester.
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Eyes_29
People often say there's many ways/infinite ways to interpret a text. But I rarely hear people say There are very limited interpretations that is correct.
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People often say there's many ways/infinite ways to interpret a text. But I rarely hear people say There are very limited interpretations that is correct.
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erilassila409
Please don't delete your Tumblr John. It's one of very few little glimpses of pure wholesome joy on the hellsite I love with my whole entire heart.
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Please don't delete your Tumblr John. It's one of very few little glimpses of pure wholesome joy on the hellsite I love with my whole entire heart.
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spagootest2185
I'm a queer Episcopalian woman, and I appreciate your mention that some Christian denominations are becoming more accepting of queer folks: )
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I'm a queer Episcopalian woman, and I appreciate your mention that some Christian denominations are becoming more accepting of queer folks: )
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pinchepayaso
Now I know this man got a deal with Ralph Lauren by this point. I'm extra grateful for all the work y'all do in your years of excellent videos.
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Now I know this man got a deal with Ralph Lauren by this point. I'm extra grateful for all the work y'all do in your years of excellent videos.
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unicorntamer2207
I'm so glad this series is still going! I've been getting anxious it's going to end. There's so many interesting parts of religion.
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I'm so glad this series is still going! I've been getting anxious it's going to end. There's so many interesting parts of religion.
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coviox
I mean I might be in the minority here but I've only casually read some religious texts, and I've read looking for Alaska six times.
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I mean I might be in the minority here but I've only casually read some religious texts, and I've read looking for Alaska six times.
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Hemzees
I'm going to be honest I miss the alternate John Character from the future that screams Mr Green, Mr Green during from the class
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I'm going to be honest I miss the alternate John Character from the future that screams Mr Green, Mr Green during from the class
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mattgriffinreal
Oof. Can't wait until we get to the part where he discusses religion and the LGBTQ community. Because, ohhhh boy.
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Oof. Can't wait until we get to the part where he discusses religion and the LGBTQ community. Because, ohhhh boy.
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