385 - Peter Leithart - The Bible As a Way of Seeing

The Symbolic World

In this conversation I interview Peter Leithart, an American author, minister, and theologian, who serves as president of Theopolis Institute for Biblical, Liturgical, & Cultural Studies in Birmingham, Alabama. We discuss the origins, mission, and theological insights of Theopolis Institute and the influence of James B. Jordan, who wrote the influential book titled “Through New Eyes”. We further discuss the significance of biblical typology, and the transformative power of liturgy and sacraments in understanding scripture and shaping Christian life. We explore the interconnectedness of biblical narratives, the cultural shifts towards a deeper understanding of scripture, and the importance of sacramental life in recognizing Christ.
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-Through New Eyes: Developing a Biblical View of the World, by James B. Jordan: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Through-New-Eyes-Developing-Biblical/dp/157910259X
-The End of Protestantism: Pursuing Unity in a Fragmented Church, by Peter J. Leithart: https://www.amazon.com/End-Protestantism-Pursuing-Fragmented-Church/dp/158743377X
-Revelation Explained: An Interpretation by James B. Jordan: Volume One: Dragon, by James B. Jordan (Author), Dean W. Arnold (Editor): https://www.amazon.com/Revelation-Explained-Interpretation-Jordan-Dragon/dp/1733335633
Timestamps:
00:00 - Coming up
00:50 - Intro music
01:15 - Introduction
02:19 - Theopolis Institute
05:28 - Initial influences
07:23 - Themes in Scripture
17:47 - Reality/history rhymes
20:33 - The Bible as a way of seeing
23:36 - Sacraments
31:53 - Creation
34:23 - How is this being received?
37:35 - Critical Biblical scholarship and references
46:15 - Fundamentalism
49:39 - Typology is the key
51:53 - Bringing it to experience
54:20 - The Fathers
01:00:56 - Hopes for the future
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