The literal sense and the spiritual understanding of Scripture according to St. Thomas Aquinas
Ignacio Lamarca
In contemporary Biblical hermeneutics, there is a confusion about what the literal and spiritual senses are. From this confusión, it follows that interpreter does not know sense to be reached considerable distance between Bible meant when was written now means in Church. St. Thomas has clear doctrine sense, which can clarify avoid negative consequences for exegesis. doctrine, are two essential contributions serve purpose: mainly intended by divine author, understanding allows reach of New Testament, key opens up meaning revelation Scripture.
Biblica et Patristica Thoruniensia