A few weeks ago I mentioned that I gained insights from the sermons I am hearing at my local Church of England. I approach the readings (Psalms, Epistles of Paul, Gospel) as historical documents. I look for the historical events behind the readings. I try to see the environment that produced a given document. What were the little towns in Palestine where Jesus stopped to tell a story actually like? What is Paul going on about? Since I have not just professional experience studying the Bible but have taught rhe ancient Middle East, it's a whole new book!.
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