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Christianity: Figures and Texts (Component 1)
Quick questions on The Bible as a source of authority - Eduqas A-Level Religious Studies Component 1
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What is the problem of interpretation?Show answer
The hardest issue is interpretation. The same text yields different conclusions on gender roles, sexuality, war and science, so even a believer committed to "the Bible alone" must decide what it means, which lets in tradition, reason and culture. Critics add that the canon itself, the list of which books count as Scripture, was settled by the Church, so Scripture cannot be wholly independent of tradition. Defenders of sola scriptura reply that the text's central message is clear enough to govern faith, even if details are disputed.
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Explain the relationship between Scripture, tradition and reason in Christianity. [part (a), AO1, 20 marks]
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"A literalist reading of the Bible is indefensible in the modern world." Evaluate this view. [part (b), AO2, 30 marks]
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