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Originally Posted by awareness
Based upon what I grew up with, the Bible was not meant to be read symbolically. And those in the past that did read it that way did not produce orthodoxy. The orthodox way prevails.
But then, speaking of the ascension, the first quandary is when did it take place? One account has it 40 days after the resurrection, and another has it happening right after the resurrection. A spiritual symbolic reading doesn't help that, nor does it provide a deeper or higher meaning. Reading it symbolically leave us guessing as to meaning. Where Jesus ascending to the Father doesn't. It doesn't require reading it symbolically. Factual does the job.
But doesn't a symbolic reading strip out the historicity of Bible accounts?
That way means that Jesus rose after 3 days because every month the moon dies and rises from its death after 3 days. And the 12 tribes of Israel, and 12 disciples, represent the 12 signs of zodiac.
Does that provide a higher degree of meaning?
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And why non canonical books have more symbolism like the waking talking cross. I’ not sure if you and zeek are using sarcasm.