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The logic of circular reasoning in the exegesis of XX-century, and its overcoming.
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The present article aims to show, on the one hand, the danger of applying in scientific exegesis the proofs in which the logic of the circular reasoning links the premises and thesis. On the other hand, the purpose is to show the value of obedience to methodological rules which Magisterium of the Church gives as being essential to read the truth revealed by God as Author of Holy Scriptures.
On the example of the established in many scientific circles conviction that the Passover rite is the effect of the gradual process of merging of formerly separate two holidays, pastoral and agricultural, the article shows such a belief as being for two reasons unfounded.
First, it shows that biblical proof of the truthfulness of such a view is entangled in the logic of circular reasoning. Secondly, it proves that canonical text Ex 1-18 is a treaty of the covenant made between God as sovereign and Israel as a vassal in four stages required by an ancient ceremonial from 12th B.C. The requirements of this first covenant concern both pastoral and agricultural elements.
This article is the translation of the article:
W. Kosek, “Logika błędnego koła w egzegezie XX w. i jej przezwyciężanie”, [in:] W. Chrostowski, H. Witczyk, K. Bardski, A. Malina, W. Rakocy, R. Sikora, A. Tronina, B. Strzałkowska (editors), “Zeszyty Naukowe Stowarzyszenia Biblistów Polskich” (9), Warszawa 2012, p. 385-431.
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