Comments on: Part 1: Hobbes’ Philosophically and Politically Motivated Biblical Exegesis http://percaritatem.com/2008/03/01/part-1-hobbes%e2%80%99-philosophically-and-politically-motivated-biblical-exegesis/ Non intratur in veritatem nisi per caritatem. St. Augustine Mon, 14 May 2012 13:53:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Interesting Posts on Hobbes « Vox Nova http://percaritatem.com/2008/03/01/part-1-hobbes%e2%80%99-philosophically-and-politically-motivated-biblical-exegesis/comment-page-1/#comment-1898 Interesting Posts on Hobbes « Vox Nova Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:29:12 +0000 http://percaritatem.com/2008/03/01/part-1-hobbes%e2%80%99-philosophically-and-politically-motivated-biblical-exegesis/#comment-1898 [...] Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 [...] [...] Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 [...]

]]> By: Cynthia R. Nielsen http://percaritatem.com/2008/03/01/part-1-hobbes%e2%80%99-philosophically-and-politically-motivated-biblical-exegesis/comment-page-1/#comment-1854 Cynthia R. Nielsen Wed, 05 Mar 2008 17:19:53 +0000 http://percaritatem.com/2008/03/01/part-1-hobbes%e2%80%99-philosophically-and-politically-motivated-biblical-exegesis/#comment-1854 Patrick: I haven't read anything from the CC to Hobbes' Leviathan. Sorry! Sue: I would say that we all bring our own "horizons" to the text, but in light of the fact that the Christian affirms the divinity of the Bible (in addition to its "humanity"--a kind of incarnational analogy), our horizons and presuppositions can be altered. Passages like Luke 24 suggest that the hermeneutical lens of both the OT and the NT (for the Christian, and Hobbes was claiming to write as a Christian) is Christ and Christ alone. From what I can tell, Hobbes makes his own political agenda (not Christ) the hermeneutical lens of Scripture. Best, Cynthia Patrick:

I haven’t read anything from the CC to Hobbes’ Leviathan. Sorry!

Sue: I would say that we all bring our own “horizons” to the text, but in light of the fact that the Christian affirms the divinity of the Bible (in addition to its “humanity”–a kind of incarnational analogy), our horizons and presuppositions can be altered. Passages like Luke 24 suggest that the hermeneutical lens of both the OT and the NT (for the Christian, and Hobbes was claiming to write as a Christian) is Christ and Christ alone. From what I can tell, Hobbes makes his own political agenda (not Christ) the hermeneutical lens of Scripture.

Best,
Cynthia

]]> By: Sue http://percaritatem.com/2008/03/01/part-1-hobbes%e2%80%99-philosophically-and-politically-motivated-biblical-exegesis/comment-page-1/#comment-1849 Sue Tue, 04 Mar 2008 06:11:33 +0000 http://percaritatem.com/2008/03/01/part-1-hobbes%e2%80%99-philosophically-and-politically-motivated-biblical-exegesis/#comment-1849 But isnt that what all of do both individually and collectively? Dont we all interpret the Bible to fit into our own mostly unexamined presuppositions? And wasnt the Bible itself put together by the then dominant IN POWER faction(s) to justify their own power, and to denigrate the other factions, especially those of a more gnostic disposition? But isnt that what all of do both individually and collectively?

Dont we all interpret the Bible to fit into our own mostly unexamined presuppositions?

And wasnt the Bible itself put together by the then dominant IN POWER faction(s) to justify their own power, and to denigrate the other factions, especially those of a more gnostic disposition?

]]> By: Patrick C. http://percaritatem.com/2008/03/01/part-1-hobbes%e2%80%99-philosophically-and-politically-motivated-biblical-exegesis/comment-page-1/#comment-1848 Patrick C. Tue, 04 Mar 2008 05:30:33 +0000 http://percaritatem.com/2008/03/01/part-1-hobbes%e2%80%99-philosophically-and-politically-motivated-biblical-exegesis/#comment-1848 Hi Cynthia, Have you seen the new Cambridge Companion to Hobbes' Leviathan? It devotes substantial attention to the religious parts of the book. I haven't had the chance to read it yet, but there's what seems to be an interesting essay on Hobbes in relation to covenant theology. Hi Cynthia,
Have you seen the new Cambridge Companion to Hobbes’ Leviathan? It devotes substantial attention to the religious parts of the book. I haven’t had the chance to read it yet, but there’s what seems to be an interesting essay on Hobbes in relation to covenant theology.

]]> By: mel http://percaritatem.com/2008/03/01/part-1-hobbes%e2%80%99-philosophically-and-politically-motivated-biblical-exegesis/comment-page-1/#comment-1847 mel Tue, 04 Mar 2008 04:06:07 +0000 http://percaritatem.com/2008/03/01/part-1-hobbes%e2%80%99-philosophically-and-politically-motivated-biblical-exegesis/#comment-1847 Cynthia, That makes a lot of sense. I rarely find time to blog any more, either. You seem to have a much better regiment for the whole process, even in the midst of coursework and qualifying exams (something I hope to get back to soon!). I hope you're feeling better after the flu. It seems everyone is getting either that or a head cold of some sort. Cheers, Mel Cynthia,

That makes a lot of sense. I rarely find time to blog any more, either. You seem to have a much better regiment for the whole process, even in the midst of coursework and qualifying exams (something I hope to get back to soon!). I hope you’re feeling better after the flu. It seems everyone is getting either that or a head cold of some sort.

Cheers,

Mel

]]> By: Cynthia R. Nielsen http://percaritatem.com/2008/03/01/part-1-hobbes%e2%80%99-philosophically-and-politically-motivated-biblical-exegesis/comment-page-1/#comment-1839 Cynthia R. Nielsen Sun, 02 Mar 2008 13:54:32 +0000 http://percaritatem.com/2008/03/01/part-1-hobbes%e2%80%99-philosophically-and-politically-motivated-biblical-exegesis/#comment-1839 Hi Mel, Good to hear from you. I haven't been posting as often because I have been swamped with coursework, recently finished my qualifying exams, and I had the flu (yuck!). Best wishes, Cynthia Hi Mel,

Good to hear from you. I haven’t been posting as often because I have been swamped with coursework, recently finished my qualifying exams, and I had the flu (yuck!).

Best wishes,
Cynthia

]]> By: mel http://percaritatem.com/2008/03/01/part-1-hobbes%e2%80%99-philosophically-and-politically-motivated-biblical-exegesis/comment-page-1/#comment-1837 mel Sun, 02 Mar 2008 04:03:29 +0000 http://percaritatem.com/2008/03/01/part-1-hobbes%e2%80%99-philosophically-and-politically-motivated-biblical-exegesis/#comment-1837 Oi. Naturally, I meant 'Cynthia.' A sip too much of Harvey's while typing... Oi. Naturally, I meant ‘Cynthia.’ A sip too much of Harvey’s while typing…

]]> By: mel http://percaritatem.com/2008/03/01/part-1-hobbes%e2%80%99-philosophically-and-politically-motivated-biblical-exegesis/comment-page-1/#comment-1836 mel Sun, 02 Mar 2008 04:02:41 +0000 http://percaritatem.com/2008/03/01/part-1-hobbes%e2%80%99-philosophically-and-politically-motivated-biblical-exegesis/#comment-1836 This sounds great, Cyntia. I wish I had more time to interact here, but I enjoy hearing your thoughts on all manner of thinkers. Thanks for taking the time to write. Mel This sounds great, Cyntia. I wish I had more time to interact here, but I enjoy hearing your thoughts on all manner of thinkers. Thanks for taking the time to write.

Mel

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