129. Christians therefore read the Old Testament in the light of Christ crucified and risen. Such typological reading discloses the inexhaustible content of the Old Testament; but it must not make us forget that the Old Testament retains its own intrinsic value as Revelation reaffirmed by our Lord himself. Besides, the New Testament has to be read in the light of the Old. Early Christian catechesis made constant use of the Old Testament. As an old saying put it, the New Testament lies hidden in the Old and the Old Testament is unveiled in the New.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
9. What is the full and definitive stage of God’s Revelation?
413. How are we to view social inequalities?
227. What is the sacramental character?
481. What is peace in this world?
340. What does the Old Testament teach about marriage?
13. In what ways does Apostolic Tradition occur?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What do Daniel’s visions of the ram and the goat in Daniel 8 mean?
What are 5 important lessons about wisdom found in Baruch 3:9-12?
What can we learn about divine justice from the Lord’s vengeance mentioned in Abdias 1:15?
How important is wisdom in mate selection and marriage according to Proverbs 18:22?
What is the role of church leaders according to Ephesians 4:11-12?
