CFL 1: Introduction to the Four Senses
Catholic Foundation Library
Catholic Foundation Library #1 According to an ancient tradition, one can distinguish between two senses of Scripture: the literal and the spiritual, the latter being subdivided into the allegorical, moral, and anagogical senses. "The profound concordance of the four senses guarantees all its richness to the living reading of Scripture in the Church." So says the Catechism of, the Catholic Church in paragraph 115. In this talk, we learn about the literal and the spiritual senses of Scripture and we begin to understand how we need to use the four senses in order to read Scripture according to the mind of the Church. Highlights The importance of the literal sense cannot be underestimated. Find out why. Is the literal sense the same thing as the word-for-word meaning? It all depends. The spiritual sense is divided into three senses. Learn what they are.
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Qorbono offers in-depth bible studies meant to help you make sense of the Scriptures according to the mind of the Catholic Church.
The Catholic Foundation Library is an essential study of Scripture to help you understand God's overarching plan. It covers essential elements required to better understand the Gospels and the words of Jesus: How should we read the Scripture? What is a covenant and why is it important? How should we understand numbers like 666? The Bible is filled with symbolic figures such as horses, lions, and trumpets. What do they mean? These are a few of the important topics this Library covers.
Do you have a good handle on Scripture? Can you explain in a few words what the purpose of Scripture is according to the Catholic Church? Is your life biblical? Are you at peace, knowing that God is truly in control? Learn how the books of Scripture form a beautiful mosaic that is at once ancient and new.