Sensurile Sfintei Scripturi

Abstract

This study outlines the two main directions of interpretation of Scripture according to the patristic tradition of the Church: the historical or literal and the spiritual. To these is added the typological meaning, which is a particular form of the spiritual sense. The author points out that the literal meaning and the spiritual meaning are not mutually exclusive, but must be both integrated by the exegete in his interpretation. Ultimately, the meaning of a biblical text is revealed to the reader through meditated lecture and accompanied by prayer.