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
595. How is forgiveness possible?
229. Why are the sacraments efficacious?
11. Why and in what way is divine revelation transmitted?
220. In what does the sacramental economy consist?
277. How is the celebration of the Holy Eucharist carried out?
109. In the Kingdom, what authority did Jesus bestow upon his Apostles?
19. How is Sacred Scripture to be read?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the criticism against relying on military force instead of God in Amos 2:14-16?
What can we learn about divine justice from the Lord’s vengeance mentioned in Abdias 1:15?
What does the promise of salvation and redemption in the midst of judgment in Micah 2:12-13 mean?
What is the divine nature of Jesus Christ, as described in Mark 1:1?
How does Ruth’s story teach us about integrity and honesty?
What is the role of leaders in the church according to 1 Timothy 3:1-13?
