Scripture and Its Interpretation ch 23: Scripture and Christian Community

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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).

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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).

Greek for "political assembly," "public gathering," or "community," signifying in the NT an early Christian community similar to the "assembly of Israel" and often translated as "church"; sometimes interpreted, from its component parts in Greek ("out" + "call") as the "called-out-ones."

Prayerful meditation on Scripture, often compared to "chewing," usually consisting of several steps, including slow reading of a passage, meditation on it, prayer, and action in response.

A collection of passages from all parts of the Bible, organized around a liturgical calendar for use in public liturgy/worship.

Having to do with gathered prayer and worship.

living exegesis

An idiom signifying the ultimate goal of biblical interpretation as the person's or community's embodying the Scripture in daily life.

From the Hebrew mashiach, or "anointed one" (Greek christos), a term originally designating the Israelite king, who was anointed with oil for that role, and later used as a term for a hoped-for divine agent of salvation; applied in the NT to Jesus as the fulfillment of that hope.

monastic community

A group of monks, nuns, or other Christians who voluntarily set themselves apart for prayer and work, and as keepers of the liturgy and Scripture.

new monasticism

A varied network of present-day churches and other Christian communities that intentionally relocate to live and serve in economically and socially challenged places.

A collection of the principles and guidelines for life together in a Christian community.