Introduction
Revelation is considered to be a Bible notion having the meaning of making something obvious. Revelation usually covers divine knowledge making it understandable and clear. This notion is researched in terms of factors of objectivity and subjectivity which are usually contrasted to each other.
Discussion
There is a profound contrast and correspondence between objectivity and subjectivism of revelation. According to the Bible, objective revelation is given in order to protect everyone from subjectivism. Revelation can be objective through its irruption into the form of subjective. Objective revelation contains the concept of existence. This type of revelation includes each aspect of reality but for that one, proving out existence for it. Objective revelation is considered to be absolute truth. It is independent from subjective one. Subjective revelation in its tern can comprise objective revelation. It is the truth that was accepted by a man and recognized by him.
Objective revelation is usually researched through the following spheres:
- Moral theology;
- Natural theological sphere;
- Sacred theology.
In contrast to the existence of objective revelation it should be noted that subjective revelation is to be compulsory justified by the objective one. Thus, revelation is considered to be objective in case we anticipate it. People behold objective reality and at the same time they are shaken by the subjective one. Revelation is a combination and unity of the objectivism and subjectivism.
Mark and Matthew considered that revelation was merely subjective. They support the idea that what we know should be regarded as the truth. The existence of Jesus Christ was subjective view explained by the fact that personal knowledge is completely justified.
Objective and subjective revelation can be compared with the claims and judgments made by people. Objective claims do not depend on the emotional and personal preferences, while subjectivism is usually based on some individual considerations. Thus, analysis of the subjective revelation and objective one gives an opportunity evaluate Holy Bible aspect from different aspects. People regarded that truth can be based on different experience. There is no definite definition or strong belief as to the nature of divine, because it combines the elements of objectivism and subjectivism. The difference lies in the personal understanding and consciousness.
Conclusion
Regarding the contrast between the objectivism and subjectivism of revelation it should be stressed that people cannot be blamed for sticking to this or that view. Everything is relative and abstract. Thus, the objective revelation is the background of the subjective one. Subjective revelation cannot exist without objective one that is why objectivism is the main component of the subjectivity.
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