Time! Time! Time! - we must not impugn the Scripture Chronology, but we must interpret it in accordance with whatever shall appear on fair enquiry to be the truth for there cannot be two truths. And really there is scope enough: for the lives of the Patriarchs may as reasonably be extended to 5000 or 50000 years apiece as the days of Creation to as many thousand millions of years.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Scripture should be interpreted based on the truth discovered through fair inquiry, not strict literalism.
- In plain terms
- Interpret scripture to match the truth you find.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize truth over rigid chronology.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you interpret religious texts?
- What matters more: text or truth?
Another view
Some may prefer literal interpretations of scripture.
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