Interpreting Scripture with the Great Tradition

Interpreting Scripture with the Great Tradition

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  • Author: Craig A. Carter
  • Publisher: Baker Books
  • ISBN: 1493413295
  • Category : Religion
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 304

The rise of modernity, especially the European Enlightenment and its aftermath, has negatively impacted the way we understand the nature and interpretation of Christian Scripture. In this introduction to biblical interpretation, Craig Carter evaluates the problems of post-Enlightenment hermeneutics and offers an alternative approach: exegesis in harmony with the Great Tradition. Carter argues for the validity of patristic christological exegesis, showing that we must recover the Nicene theological tradition as the context for contemporary exegesis, and seeks to root both the nature and interpretation of Scripture firmly in trinitarian orthodoxy.


Scripture in Tradition

Scripture in Tradition

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  • Author: John Breck
  • Publisher: St Vladimir's Seminary Press
  • ISBN: 9780881412260
  • Category : Bible
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 258


Biblical Interpretation 101 2nd Edition

Biblical Interpretation 101 2nd Edition

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  • Author: Derek Morphew
  • Publisher:
  • ISBN: 9781704418902
  • Category :
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 128

The target reader of this book is the regular preacher of the scriptures, small group leaders, and the average committed Christian who wants to know how to read and interpret the Bible responsibly. As a "101" is aims to avoid difficult concepts and to cover a fairly wide field at an introductory level.Here are some of the subjects it covers:1.The act of interpretation is placed in a relational model, showing that humans are always engaging in interpretation, often uncon-sciously. We have certain natural skills to do so.2.Standard, historic principles and rules of interpreting scripture, normally found within the great tradition of the Reformers and the leaders of evangelical movements since then, are presented.3.Once this foundation has been laid, other diverse approaches to biblical interpretation are described.4.The second part of the book deals with the relationship between the Old Testament and the New Testament, providing a basic understanding of Rabbinical approaches current during the New Testament era, the unique way Jesus read and interpreted the Old Testament, and how this influenced the Christian movement and its writers.5.The final section deals with revelatory experiences of the Holy Spirit, or charismatic approaches to interpretation, and how this dimension relates to and is balanced by a commitment to the "rule of faith", or ecumenical Christian tradition and its historic rules of interpretation.


Contemplating God with the Great Tradition

Contemplating God with the Great Tradition

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  • Author: Craig A. Carter
  • Publisher: Baker Books
  • ISBN: 1493429698
  • Category : Religion
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 321

Southwestern Journal of Theology 2021 Book of the Year Award (Theological Studies) 2021 Book Award, The Gospel Coalition (Honorable Mention, Academic Theology) Following his well-received Interpreting Scripture with the Great Tradition, Craig Carter presents the biblical and theological foundations of trinitarian classical theism. Carter, a leading Christian theologian known for his provocative defenses of classical approaches to doctrine, critiques the recent trend toward modifying or rejecting classical theism in favor of modern "relational" understandings of God. The book includes a short history of trinitarian theology from its patristic origins to the modern period, and a concluding appendix provides a brief summary of classical trinitarian theology. Foreword by Carl R. Trueman.


Biblical Hermeneutics

Biblical Hermeneutics

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  • Author: Bruce Corley
  • Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
  • ISBN: 1433669455
  • Category : Religion
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 525

Biblical Hermeneutics is a textbook for introductory courses in hermeneutics. It takes an interdisciplinary approach that is both balanced and practical with six major areas of focus: the history of biblical interpretation, philosophical presuppositions, biblical genre, the uniqueness of Scripture, the practice of exegesis, and use of exegetical insights that will be lived and communicated in preaching and teaching. Biblical Hermeneutics is designed for students who have little or no knowledge of biblical interpretation. It provides, in one volume, resources for gaining a working knowledge of the multi-faceted nature of biblical interpretation and for supporting the practice of exegesis on the part of the student. The first chapter "A Student's Primer for Exegesis" by Bruce Corley gives the student a bird's eye view of the entire process. It becomes for the student a kind of template to which they will return again and again as they engage in the process of exegesis. This revised edition of Biblical Hermeneutics contains seven new chapter that deal with the major literary genre of Scripture: law, narrative, poetry, wisdom, prophecy, Gospels and Acts, epistles, and apocalyptic. The unique nature of Scripture is presented in part three that addresses the authority, inspiration, and language of Scripture. The book contains two extensive appendices, "A Student's Glossary for Biblical Studies" and an updated and expanded version of "A Student's Guide to Reference Books and Biblical Commentaries.


The Great Tradition of Christian Thinking

The Great Tradition of Christian Thinking

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  • Author: David S. Dockery
  • Publisher: Crossway
  • ISBN: 1433534886
  • Category : Religion
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 130

A college education becomes truly meaningful when faith affects what happens in the classroom every day. According to David Dockery and Timothy George, it’s only by stepping into the great tradition of Christian thinking that students can take hold of the true power of their education. They demonstrate that vibrant, world-changing Christianity is not anti-intellectual; instead, it assumes a long tradition of vigorous Christian thinking and a commitment to the integration of faith and scholarship as essential to the preparation of a next generation of leaders in the church, the academy, and the world. As the first volume in a new series, this book introduces an approach to the Christian tradition that is not simply historical overview, but will also help students engage with contemporary challenges to their faith in various academic fields. This reader-friendly guidebook shows how to address those challenges by reclaiming the best of the Christian intellectual tradition. With illustrations, reflection questions, and a list of resources for further study, this book is sure to be a timely tool in the hands of believing students in both Christian and secular universities. Part of the Reclaiming the Christian Intellectual Tradition series.


Theological Interpretation of Scripture as Spiritual Formation

Theological Interpretation of Scripture as Spiritual Formation

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  • Author:
  • Publisher: BRILL
  • ISBN: 9004529209
  • Category : Religion
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 345

Theological Interpretation of Scripture often begins and ends in the academy even though it is intended to find its bearing in the heart of the church. This volume seeks to bridge that gap by showing how the exegetical methods of TIS are themselves spiritually formative and naturally intersect into the life of the church.


A Manifesto for Theological Interpretation

A Manifesto for Theological Interpretation

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  • Author: Craig G. Bartholomew
  • Publisher: Baker Academic
  • ISBN: 1493403427
  • Category : Religion
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 304

Recent decades have witnessed a renaissance of theological interpretation. Craig Bartholomew, coauthor of the bestselling The Drama of Scripture, and Heath Thomas bring together a team of specialists to articulate a multifaceted vision for returning rigorous biblical interpretation to the context of the church. Developed by the internationally recognized Scripture and Hermeneutics Seminar, this book is designed to bring clarity and unity to the enterprise of theological interpretation. It positively integrates multiple approaches to interpreting the Bible, combining academic rigor with pastoral sensitivity for professors, students, and church leaders.


Invitation to Biblical Interpretation

Invitation to Biblical Interpretation

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  • Author: Andreas J. Köstenberger
  • Publisher: Kregel Academic
  • ISBN: 0825488591
  • Category : Religion
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 898

Invitation to Biblical Interpretation provides seminarians and upper-level collegians a textbook utilizing the "hermeneutical triad" method. This approach to interpretation is based on giving due consideration to both the historical setting and the literary context, as well the theological message.


40 Questions About Typology and Allegory

40 Questions About Typology and Allegory

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  • Author: Mitchell L. Chase
  • Publisher: Kregel Publications
  • ISBN: 0825446384
  • Category : Religion
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 320

A survey of two literary devices that are indispensable for understanding salvation history A biblical type is a person, place, or thing in salvation history that corresponds to a later person, place, or thing in the scriptural text. An allegory is a passage that says one thing in order to say something else. Both are common literary devices in the Bible that are vital for understanding truths about Jesus Christ found nowhere else. In 40 Questions About Typology and Allegory, Mitchell Chase provides a thorough introduction to both devices, showing where they appear throughout Scripture and the historical roles they have played in biblical interpretation. In a convenient question-and-answer format, Chase answers key questions such as: • Why should interpreters care about typology and allegory? • How do we identify types? • What are the theological assumptions of typology? • Do all types lead to Christ? • What is allegorical interpretation? • How was allegory practiced in the early church? • How should we practice allegorical interpretation? Situating typology and allegory within salvation history, Chase shows how these devices reveal the interconnectedness of Scripture and commonly overlooked aspects of Christ's person and work. Scholars, Bible teachers, and preachers will find this an essential resource for interpreting Scripture more comprehensively.