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I have been exploring the use of Complex Adaptive System (CAS) as a method for Bible interpretation. CAS is an approach to study and explain complex systems, systems that have many interrelated and interconnected parts. The Bible fits the definition of a complex system as it has many interrelated and interconnected teachings.
Traditional methods of interpretation attempt to gain understanding by seeking the author’s intended meaning, CAS seeks to understand the system by understanding the interconnections between parts, and making connections comes from knowing relationships between the parts and logically working through the interactions between the parts.
Besides relationships and interactions, CAS pays special attention to the meanings of words declared in the Bible. A declaration is what the Bible says it is. For those familiar with computer programming, declaring a meaning is like defining a variable with a value to be used for later processing.
The best way to explain CAS is with an example, and the most discussed topic in this forum, the doctrine of justification, will be used to explain CAS.
I have been exploring the use of Complex Adaptive System (CAS) as a method for Bible interpretation. CAS is an approach to study and explain complex systems, systems that have many interrelated and interconnected parts. The Bible fits the definition of a complex system as it has many interrelated and interconnected teachings.
Traditional methods of interpretation attempt to gain understanding by seeking the author’s intended meaning, CAS seeks to understand the system by understanding the interconnections between parts, and making connections comes from knowing relationships between the parts and logically working through the interactions between the parts.
Besides relationships and interactions, CAS pays special attention to the meanings of words declared in the Bible. A declaration is what the Bible says it is. For those familiar with computer programming, declaring a meaning is like defining a variable with a value to be used for later processing.
The best way to explain CAS is with an example, and the most discussed topic in this forum, the doctrine of justification, will be used to explain CAS.