how biblical interpretation played

How biblical interpretation played a significant role in the late 4th century controversies over Christian scripture and the human body (body spirit , marriage and celibacy

The scripture 's complexity deserves to be seen in different kinds of symbolic perspective rather than to be interpreted literally . There are so many stories contradicting each other . It is unfair to judge a prophet in the scripture just for an action which seem to be immoral at the present time

The beauty of the contradicting sides of Augustine and Faustus regarding the scriptures are beneficial

to believers who thirst for facts and analysis of the scriptures . Reading alone the scripture may tend confusion and wrongful interpretation to the Word of God . At the same time , having read both Augustine and Faustus beliefs may bring confusion to the readers at first . But soon it will assist them in realizing how strong their faith will be and of what I want to believe in soon helping them in formulating their own stand concerning both arguments

At one point , the negative revelations made by Faustus pertaining to the different prophets might somehow change the point of view of others Faustus has condemned the Jews , Hebrews and Israelites . Faustus charged Abraham for selling his wife Sara for the gratification of the kings Abimelech and Pharas and for telling everyone that Sara is his sister who after all is his wife . Augustine explained against him . Abraham represents the bridegroom and Sara represents the bride . Christ and the Church are husband and wife . At the same time , Christ is the brother as stated by Jeremiah . All of those about Abraham and Sara are all symbolic , words such as bridegroom , bride , brother and sisters were used to connect all of those which at the end is pertaining to the Word of God and the human soul . They are both united with each other Evidently , they are both necessary to have eternal happiness and eternal life

Faustus has focused on how marriage in the Old Testament was not given much importance , leading to the committing of adultery and incest acts Lot and Jacob have been Faustus examples in those crimes . Lot , who lay with his two daughters after escaping from Sodom , was accused of having incestuous passion . Both her daughters tricked him and made him drunk to be able to lay with Lot . Jacob had four wives two of them were Rachel and Leah who are his full sisters . The actions of both of them may seem to be sinful and immoral . The Commandment of God clearly states that one should not commit adultery . Yet , they clearly did Their lustful and incest desires have made them betray the wills of God

However , Augustine negates Faustus point of view with great conviction Augustine made it clear that the actions done by the daughters of Lot were far from being lustful . Knowing that Sodom has been perished in accordance with God 's command , Lot 's daughter realized that they have the responsibility of preserving...