Orthodox interpretation of Genesis and the serpent

[Michie]

*You are in the Catholic forum*

There is much confusion about how Christians ought to interpret the book of Genesis. The choices boil down to:

1) Literal interpretation

2) Figurative/symbolic/allegorical interpretation

3) A mixture of both.

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Orthodox Interpretation of Genesis and the Serpent

 

[HTacianas]

*You are in the Catholic forum*

There is much confusion about how Christians ought to interpret the book of Genesis. The choices boil down to:

1) Literal interpretation

2) Figurative/symbolic/allegorical interpretation

3) A mixture of both.

Continued below.

Orthodox Interpretation of Genesis and the Serpent

There isn't one.

 

[Michie]

There isn't one.

I don't think you read the article.

 

[HTacianas]

I don't think you read the article.

I didn't.

 

[Michie]

I didn't.

I know!

 

[Lazarus Short]

I lean toward literal...but what WAS the "serpent"?

 

[chevyontheriver]

*You are in the Catholic forum*

There is much confusion about how Christians ought to interpret the book of Genesis. The choices boil down to:

1) Literal interpretation

2) Figurative/symbolic/allegorical interpretation

3) A mixture of both.

Continued below.

Orthodox Interpretation of Genesis and the Serpent

I was wondering if this was about how the Orthodox interpret this. Turns out it was about orthodox interpretation instead. Good article once my expectation was corrected.

 

[Michie]

I was wondering if this was about how the Orthodox interpret this. Turns out it was about orthodox interpretation instead. Good article once my expectation was corrected.

 

[Michie]

Pope Benedict wrote about the serpent and the fall of man, he uses word like image and symbol that is described in the article. The serpent represents Satan. It's a good article for those interested in reading it.