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John 7:53–8:11 — "The Woman Caught in Adultery"

Whether the Pericope Adulterae (the story of the woman caught in adultery), absent from early manuscripts, is considered an authentic part of John's Gospel.

Overall consensus69/100

Unitarian Universalist

Unitarian Universalist

Non-Trinitarian

Varies

Textual scholarship acknowledged; story appreciated for ethical teaching on mercy

The UUA acknowledges the textual questions surrounding John 7:53–8:11 while appreciating the story's ethical teaching on compassion and nonjudgmentalism. Whether or not the story is historically authentic, UUA members value its message of mercy aligned with UUA principles.

Key Distinctions

Textual status:
questioned; ethical value affirmed
Canonical status:
Pastoral value:

Scripture References

Sources

  • UUA biblical criticism openness
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