Paul gives an allegorical reading of Old Testament history to distinguish between the bondage of the law and the freedom of adoption. But the allegory is a complex one, perhaps because the subject is itself complex. The chief difficulties of the allegory are these: A. He depicts Hagar (vs. Sarah) as under the bondage of … Continue reading Allegory, Reversal and Recognition in Galatians 4:21-31
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love Endures forever… …to him who struck down the firstborn of Egypt his love endures forever Psalm 136 vs.1 & 10 (NIV) 3. … Continue reading On Our Preference for the First Born: The Anagogical
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love Endures forever… …to him who struck down the firstborn of Egypt his love endures forever Psalm 136 vs.1 & 10 (NIV) 3. … Continue reading On Our Preference for the First Born: The Moral
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love Endures forever… …to him who struck down the firstborn of Egypt his love endures forever Psalm 136 vs.1 & 10 (NIV) 2. … Continue reading On Our Preference for the First Born: The Allegorical
