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In the Scriptures be the fat pastures of the soul; therein…

“In the Scriptures be the fat pastures of the soul; therein is no venomous meat, no unwholesome thing; they be the very dainty and pure feeding. He that is ignorant, shall find there what he should learn.” quote by Thomas Cranmer
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“In the Scriptures be the fat pastures of the soul; therein is no venomous meat, no unwholesome thing; they be the very dainty and pure feeding. He that is ignorant, shall find there what he should learn.”

Thomas Cranmer

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The passage describes spiritual nourishment as pure and wholesome, contrasting it with ignorance that leads to harmful consumption, urging seekers to learn from sacred teachings.

In simple terms: Spiritual teachings provide pure guidance; ignorance leads to harmful choices.

Key Takeaway

Seek knowledge from sacred texts.

Themes

spirituality education purity

Mood

reflective contemplative

Type

theological educational

When to use this quote

  • personal study
  • church teaching
  • ethical decision making

Key Concepts

theology moral instruction scriptural study

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you discern spiritual truth?
  • What role does scripture play in your life?
A Different Perspective

Interpretations of “pure feeding” may vary across traditions.

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