[Sir Francis Dashwood]

When the LORD your God cuts off from before you the nations which you go to dispossess, and you displace them and dwell in their land, take heed to yourself that you are not ensnared to follow them, after they are destroyed from before you, and that you do not inquire after their gods, saying, How did these nations serve their gods? I also will do likewise. You shall not worship the LORD your God in that way; for every abomination to the LORD which He hates they have done to their gods; for they burn even their sons and daughters in the fire to their gods. Whatever I command you, be careful to observe it; you shall not add to it nor take away from it. (Deuteronomy 12.29-32)

51 posted on 10/23/02 7:32 PM Pacific by DouglasKC

[Siobhan]

Sorry, I'm from a tradition that frowns on isogesis of Scripture. We see the great sweep of Salvation History through all the Scripture but with New Testament spectacles, and we participate in the Holy Spirit's ongoing role leading us into all truth even though we may be feeble as frail. We have the Magisterium of the Church and the Catechism which also provide clear guidance on fruitful methods of interpretation.