“Truth is set forth and expressed differently in texts which are variously historical, prophetic, poetic, or of other forms of discourse. The interpreter must investigate what meaning the sacred writer intended to express and actually expressed in particular circumstances by using contemporary literary forms in accordance with the situation of his own time and culture.” (Dei verbum, 12) “The kingdom comes with limitless grace in the midst of an evil world, but grace that does not bring forth a response is grace unknown. Christians today too frequently think grace can be received without effect and without response. That is impossible. If we care about what God has done for us, gratitude that responds and acts will be present. … Grace and responsibility are not about cheap grace, nor is grace ever without responsibility. People and churches want grace without responsibility. Forgiveness is without limits but not without responsibility, confession, truth, and even restitution.” Klyne R. Snodgrass, Stories with Intent, pp. 90-91 Taking as your starting point the above quotes, examine a biblical passage you have studied on the course through the lens of the three worlds of the text: How does engagement with the World of the Text and the World behind the Text enhance a reading of the passage in question? The World before the Text: How do these methods of approaching the biblical text assist those who read the Bible in pastoral settings? How might they assist the teacher in a primary school in 2019/20? Word count: 1,000 words Your essay might include (a) a contemporary perspective on biblical interpretation (b) key social issues raised by the text, (c) how the text proclaims good news, and (d) how this narrative might be explored in a primary education context.

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