Aliens Quote by Roger E. Olson
“We, including many Christians, read the Bible through "eyes" conditioned by, and even accommodated to, modern Western culture plus the influences of messages and ideas from other cultures that are alien to the worldview of the biblical writers. Therefore, in order fully to understand the Bible and allow the Bible to absorb the world (rather than the world - culture - absorb the Bible) we must practice an "archaeology" of the biblical writers' implicit, assumed view of reality.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Understanding the Bible in Context, 2015
Modern culture colors biblical interpretation; we need to uncover original worldview.
In simple terms: Culture biases reading; need original context.
Key Takeaway
Study biblical writers' worldview.
Themes
biblical interpretation
culture
history
critical thinking
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
educational
inquisitive
When to use this quote
- theology studies
- seminar discussions
- personal Bible study
Key Concepts
hermeneutics
historical context
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions do you bring to reading?
- How can you separate culture from text?
A Different Perspective
Modern lenses may obscure ancient meanings.
