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S7E15 Alexandria vs. Antioch vs. Augustine: Whose Model of Biblical Interpretation is Best?
Season 7
Episode 15
Published 2 years, 5 months ago
Description
Dr. Brian Chilton discusses three models of biblical interpretation. The first model comes from the Alexandrian school as found in Alexandria, Egypt from the 2nd to 5th century AD. The Alexandrian school took a more allegorical approach to biblical interpretation. The Antiochene school held the second approach. The Antiochene school was found in Antioch, Syria from the 2nd to 5th century AD. This school took a more literalistic approach to Scripture. Amid these two schools, Augustine of Hippo provided another unique approach to biblical interpretation. Which model was best? Listen in to find out.