Biblical Christianity, on the other hand, had very different ideas about history and truth:51 1. Biblical narrative works itself out in history. 2. The meaning of that history is present within it, and yet must be supplied by God. 3. The meaning of the biblical narrative can only be known at its completion. Eschatology is therefore very important. In the final analysis, the major difference between the biblical understanding of truth and that of nonchristian views comes down to one important characteristic.
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