Recently I recalled what a biblical scholar, Maurice Hofer, frequently repeated: " Religious language is symbolic language." He would explain that the Old Testament, the New Testament, and the Quran had Semitic origins, and those languages were extremely rich in symbolism and imagery. The unfortunate aspect is that today people who do not appreciate that symbolism try to interpret those wonderful religious texts literally.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Understanding Religious Language
Recently I recalled what a biblical scholar, Maurice Hofer, frequently repeated: " Religious language is symbolic language." He would explain that the Old Testament, the New Testament, and the Quran had Semitic origins, and those languages were extremely rich in symbolism and imagery. The unfortunate aspect is that today people who do not appreciate that symbolism try to interpret those wonderful religious texts literally.
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