Bible Quote by Frank Moore Cross
“I find myself a little uncomfortable in the New Testament environment. And this is also true of what I would call late Judaism, the Judaism of the Second Temple and later.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Oxford Handbook of Early Christian Studies, 2010
The author feels uneasy navigating the New Testament context, noting similar discomfort with later Second Temple Judaism.
In simple terms: Uncomfortable in New Testament and later Judaism contexts.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and explore personal discomfort.
Themes
religion
history
identity
comfort
discomfort
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
analytical
scholarly
When to use this quote
- academic study
- interfaith dialogue
- personal meditation
Key Concepts
theology
historical context
personal reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal background affect interpretation?
- What steps can ease scholarly discomfort?
A Different Perspective
Discomfort may stem from modern biases.
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