Crux of the Matter
2 videos • 25 views • by The Tabellion "For all the writers were able to see realities darkly through the sowing of the implanted word that was in them." - St. Justin Martyr, Apology 2.13 Literary Theory and hermeneutics both have their roots in biblical exegesis, wherein, the Fathers of the Church would read and interpret the Old Testament in light of Christ. Christ was the lens through which Scripture was understood and interpreted. In an increasingly secular world, Christian cultural engagement has to be more than a simple condemnation of works, but to truly explore these creations and give proper analysis. In an academic sense, one might call this Critical Christian (or Orthodox) Theory as an applicable hermeneutic. This videos of this playlist seek to examine the culture and cultural works through a Christian lens in the same manner, in order to get to the Crux, or Cross, of the Matter.