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Symphonic Theology: Twelve Maxims of Symphonic Theology

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  • Vern S. Poythress

In seeking to apply the theory of perspectivism to Bible reading, this article shares principles that must govern such an application of perspectives. These principles are: aspects of the use of language, the relationship between systematic theology terms and biblical terms, the limitedness of knowledge we possess, the different perspectives of biblical writers, and the biblical motifs and their relationship to the biblical message.

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Symphonic Theology: Words and Precision

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  • Vern S. Poythress

Applying the theory of perspectivism to the reading of the Bible, the author of this article looks at the relationship between perspectives and meaning of words. The author shows that ordinary and biblical language can be used by individuals to say an indefininate number of things. This can make translating and interpreting the Bible difficult.

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Symphonic Theology: In Defense of Symphonic Theology

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  • Vern S. Poythress

In seeking objective truth, human beings cannot rid themselves of their personal perspectives. Applying the theory of perspectivism to reading the Bible, the author of this article shows that perspectivism should not be equated to relativism. Perspectivism does not hold all perspectives to be equal, but instead upholds the principle of unity in diversity.

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Symphonic Theology: Examples of Useful Biblical Perspectives

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  • Vern S. Poythress

In seeking objective truth, human beings cannot rid themselves of their personal perspectives. The author of this article applies the theory of perspectivism in the Bible to show how different themes from the Bible can be expanded to cover the whole of scripture. This article looks at the following biblical themes: the Ten Commandments, God, God's attributes, ethical issues, and the three offices of the Old Testament.

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Symphonic Theology: Perspectives in the Bible

  • Semi-Technical
  • Vern S. Poythress

In seeking objective truth, human beings cannot rid themselves of their personal perspectives. This article shows that biblical writers used different perspectives, and yet there is harmony. The Bible does not teach us different perspectives, but rather one worldview about God, the world and ourselves, making it possible to speak about a Christian perspective.

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Symphonic Theology: Perspectives in Everyday Life

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  • Vern S. Poythress

In seeking objective truth, human beings cannot rid themselves of their personal perspectives. The study of natural sciences and social sciences is also influenced by individual perspectives. 

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