Magical and Literal Thinking about Scripture with Youth, Thomas Troeger – Video and Discussion Outline
The Rev. Dr. Thomas Troeger speaks about using the unique perspective on scripture that children have.
Questions for Discussion:
What might it be like to explore the text from the perspective of role-playing, of magical wonderment about the story? How can a new message emerge from seeing the story in this way?
Might youth do this more naturally, in the way they see the story? Not simplistically, but in a simpler but profound way, much as Jesus did when he spoke in parables?