Frame Quote by William D. Dennison
““in my judgment, Frame, akin to Aquinas, is viewing the Christian story in accord with the logical construction and the empirical experience of language. If he actually followed Van Til, he would perceive that language has meaning only in the context of the biblical story. In other words, language has meaning only in the context of a philosophy of history as defined by Van Til and Vos.””
About This Quote
Source Academic paper or lecture, unknown title, 21st century theology
Language derives meaning only within the overarching biblical narrative, as argued by Van Til and Vos, not from isolated logic
In simple terms: Words only make sense when tied to the Christian story
Key Takeaway
Interpret texts within their theological framework.
Themes
theology
language
philosophy of history
interpretation
Mood
academic
thought‑provoking
Type
expository
scholarly
When to use this quote
- seminar discussions
- biblical studies
- philosophical debates
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
van tilism
semantic holism
scriptural hermeneutics
Questions to Reflect On
- Can meaning exist outside a religious context?
- How does this view affect interfaith dialogue?
A Different Perspective
May limit interdisciplinary or secular analysis of language
