rrobs
Well-Known Member
In researching the Greek word "muthos" I have noticed that it is usually presented as a way to pass on truth. At least that is what most scholars seem to say. But what does the Bible say about muthos?
1Tim 1:4,
1Tim 4:7,
2Tim 4:4,
Titus 1:14,
2Pet 1:16,
As opposed to avoiding muthos, we are told to follow the logos as our sole rule of faith and practice. Muthos is where we get the English word "myth" while logos is where we get the word "logic." According to the scriptures, God is a strong supporter of logic, but condemns myths. Is a son being his own father [i.e. the trinity] logical or mythic?
1Tim 1:4,
Neither give heed to fables [muthos] and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: [so do].
1Tim 4:7,
But refuse profane and old wives' fables [muthos], and exercise thyself [rather] unto godliness.
2Tim 4:4,
And they shall turn away [their] ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables [muthos].
Titus 1:14,
Not giving heed to Jewish fables [muthos], and commandments of men, that turn from the truth.
2Pet 1:16,
For we have not followed cunningly devised fables [muthos], when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.
Clearly God has a low opinion of muthos. Logos, usually translated "word," on the other hand is the essence of truth. It is used over 300 times in the NT, virtually always in a positive light. I could list many, but I'll leave it up to the reader to look them up.
As opposed to avoiding muthos, we are told to follow the logos as our sole rule of faith and practice. Muthos is where we get the English word "myth" while logos is where we get the word "logic." According to the scriptures, God is a strong supporter of logic, but condemns myths. Is a son being his own father [i.e. the trinity] logical or mythic?