PHB: Introduction - 2
Pneumnemonic Hebrew for Beginners->PHB: Introduction
Introduction
When they debated sensus plenior (God's meaning hidden, even from the human authors) in the last century, they didn't invite anyone who could read it. Consequently, all they could agree upon was that they could not read the Old Testament the way the Jesus and the New Testament authors did. [q 1] [a 1] [a] [b]
Jesus made it clear that all the scriptures spoke of him, even suggesting that the dots and strokes of the letters were important. This first work sets the foundation of the metaphoric meaning of Hebrew letters. One will learn to distinguish Hebrew letters from each other based in a mnemonic which is natural to the letters and which constructs a short catechism.
While learning Hebrew letters, there is a shift from Greek/Western thinking to Hebrew thought patterns where words have flavor and we can 'taste to see' that God is good.
Metaphor is derived from the letters and words themselves in a divine double meaning, wherein they are verifiable and reproducible eliminating free-for-all allegory.
The reader who participates in written and video activities will be able to recite the Hebrew alphabet and understand the natural doctrine of Christ contained therein.
How to read the book
There are several types of footnotes. Questions, References, Scripture, Vocabulary and Answers. They are broken into types to facilitate study.
Questions are asked to engage you in the theology being discussed. Since the theology is the mnemonic, engaging these as they occur will be most beneficial.
References are traditional footnotes minus the others which have been separated out.
Scriptures are called out for those who may not be fluent in the Bible and need a quick reference. It might be helpful to read these before reading the Chapter to get a running start.
Vocabulary is called out to help you build your own dictionary of metaphor and to assist those who are learning Hebrew.
Answers are answers to the questions. They are designed to engage you in the theological conversation.
Questions
- ↑ If we cannot read the Old Testament the way Jesus did, what confidence do we have that we can read it at all?
References
Scripture
- ↑ Joh 15:26 But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:
- ↑ Joh 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.
Answers
- ↑ Jesus said that the Spirit would guide us in truth. We find agreement in the person of Christ. All other 'Greek' disputes are up for grabs until we learn to read the scriptures like Jesus did.
