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.


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 Interpretation 101

Biblical Interpretation 101

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  • Author: Derek Morphew
  • Publisher:
  • ISBN: 9780987017529
  • Category :
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 146

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: The act of interpretation is placed in a relational model, showing that humans are always engaging in interpretation, often unconsciously. We have certain natural skills to do so. 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. Once this foundation has been laid, other diverse approaches to biblical interpretation are described. 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. 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.


Invitation to Biblical Interpretation, 2nd ed.

Invitation to Biblical Interpretation, 2nd ed.

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  • Author: Andreas Köstenberger
  • Publisher: Kregel Publications
  • ISBN: 0825477255
  • Category : Religion
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 704

An authoritative guide to accurately interpreting and applying God's Word In this second edition of Invitation to Biblical Interpretation, Andreas Kostenberger leads the reader step-by-step through the process of interpreting and applying God's Word. The primary principle is the hermeneutical triad, which consists of history, literature, and theology. Readers are equipped to explore the historical background of a biblical passage, analyze its literary genre and features, and derive its theological meaning in light of the biblical canon. Numerous examples are provided throughout to illustrate the concepts. A concluding chapter provides direction on practical application, preaching, and helpful tools for Bible study. Additional features include key words and definitions at the end of each chapter, study questions, and practical exercises for applying the material. An appendix lists numerous resources for Bible study, including recommended commentaries for every book of the Bible. The second edition updates these resources, as well as the sources cited throughout, and includes a revised chapter on the Old Testament canon. Instructors, students, pastors, and anyone who desires to interpret Scripture accurately will find this volume to be an indispensable addition to their library.


Biblical Interpretation Then and Now

Biblical Interpretation Then and Now

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  • Author: David S. Dockery
  • Publisher: Baker Academic
  • ISBN:
  • Category : Religion
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 260

Examines the use of the Bible in the early church and relates apostolic and patristic interpretation to contemporary trends in hermeneutics.


How Scripture Interprets Scripture

How Scripture Interprets Scripture

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  • Author: Michael Graves
  • Publisher: Baker Academic
  • ISBN: 1493432338
  • Category : Religion
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 283

This book addresses a topic of vital concern to the church: How does the ancient biblical text speak to us today? Michael Graves, an expert in ancient exegesis, describes how Old Testament texts interpret earlier Old Testament traditions, explores New Testament reception, and explains how insights from this process translate into present-day biblical interpretation. Graves clearly explains and illustrates this approach with fulsome discussions of five themes that are addressed in various ways in the Bible: personal responsibility; sacrificial offerings; insiders and outsiders; marriage, polygamy, and divorce; and the afterlife. By attending to the way these topics are addressed throughout the entire biblical witness, we become better interpreters and teachers who are more adept at discerning the Bible's teaching on these topics and others for our modern world.


Introducing Medieval Biblical Interpretation

Introducing Medieval Biblical Interpretation

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  • Author: Ian Christopher Levy
  • Publisher: Baker Books
  • ISBN: 1493413015
  • Category : Religion
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 320

This introductory guide, written by a leading expert in medieval theology and church history, offers a thorough overview of medieval biblical interpretation. After an opening chapter sketching the necessary background in patristic exegesis (especially the hermeneutical teaching of Augustine), the book progresses through the Middle Ages from the eighth to the fifteenth centuries, examining all the major movements, developments, and historical figures of the period. Rich in primary text engagement and comprehensive in scope, it is the only current, compact introduction to the whole range of medieval exegesis.


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.


Biblical Hermeneutics

Biblical Hermeneutics

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  • Author: Stanley E. Porter
  • Publisher: InterVarsity Press
  • ISBN: 0830869999
  • Category : Religion
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 226

In this Spectrum Multiview volume five experts in biblical hermeneutics gather to state and defend their approach to the discipline. Contributors include: Craig Blomberg with the historical-critical/grammatical approach Richard Gaffin with the redemptive-historical approach Scott Spencer with the literary/postmodern approach Robert Wall with the canonical approach Merold Westphal with the philosophical/theological approach Spectrum Multiview Books offer a range of viewpoints on contested topics within Christianity, giving contributors the opportunity to present their position and also respond to others in this dynamic publishing format.


Historical Handbook of Major Biblical Interpreters

Historical Handbook of Major Biblical Interpreters

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  • Author: Donald K. McKim
  • Publisher: InterVarsity Press
  • ISBN: 9780830814527
  • Category : Bible
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 674

Contributors from both historical and biblical studies profile the methods, perspectives and seminal works of major biblical interpreters from the second century to the late twentieth century. Includes introductory essays for each period and bibliographies of each interpreter. Edited by Donald K. McKim.