The Concept of Spiritual Progressiveness in the Narrative Accounts found in Genesis and its Scriptural Exegesis According to Ephrem, Jacob of Serugh (Syriac Orient) and Augustine (Latin West)

Abstract

The Article emphasizes the importance of Scriptural interpretation in sustaining deep Christian faith and conviction. It suggests that the vitality of these interpretations serves as powerful testimonies to the Word of God, reflecting a Christ-centered revelation that begins in the Old Testament and finds fulfillment in the New Testament. Drawing on the teachings of the Church Fathers from both the Syriac East and Latin West, the passage highlights the progressive renewal of Christian faith through these Scriptural revelations. The Fathers’ teachings offer a prophetic voice that guides the Church in a material world often dominated by ideologies, pointing to a deeper spiritual life rooted in Christ.