Scripture and Its Interpretation ch 14: Orthodox Interpretation of Scripture

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An early Christian school of biblical interpretation that arose at Alexandria in Egypt and tended to emphasize allegorical interpretation, seen most strikingly in the work of Origen.

allegorical interpretation

A method of interpreting texts in which words, numbers, characters (e.g., Melchizedek), objects (e.g., the burning bush), and events (e.g., the conquest of Canaan) are assigned a symbolic significance as representing spiritual realities in addition to, or in place of, their literal meaning.

allegory

A text deemed to have symbolic meaning expressed in its words, numbers, characters, objects, and events.

Antiochene (or Antiochian) school

An early Christian school of biblical interpretation that originated in Syrian Antioch and tended to emphasize both historical and typological exegesis over against allegory. Antiochene scholars include John Chrysostom.

apocalypse

Greek for "revelation"; (1) a genre of Jewish and Christian literature filled with symbolism and visions intended to unveil unseen realities (e.g., heaven and its inhabitants) as well as historical realities (past, present, and future) in order to offer a critique of contemporary political arrangements in light of the coming kingdom of God; (2) a name for the last NT book (Revelation).