Making Sense Out of Scripture.

BIBLE; SENSES; POISONOUS snakes; GOD in Christianity; AFTERLIFE; EDEN

The article explores the four senses of Scripture, which can aid in understanding the teachings of the Bible. These senses include the literal, allegorical, moral, and anagogical senses. The literal sense focuses on the straightforward meaning of the text, while the allegorical sense seeks symbolic meanings and connections to other parts of Scripture. The moral sense emphasizes the moral lessons and teachings within the text, and the anagogical sense relates to our ultimate destiny in Christ. The article highlights the significance of interpreting the Bible using these senses and discusses how various individuals and groups, such as Augustine, Dante, and American abolitionists, have applied them throughout history. The author, Mark P. Shea, is a respected writer and speaker who has contributed to St. Anthony Messenger and maintains a blog called Stumbling Toward Heaven. [Extracted from the article]

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