![]() Brown, professor of Old Testament, Columbia Theological Seminary ![]() The editors and contributors consider theological interpretation as an inherently dynamic enterprise that reaps the fruits of other hermeneutical models."-William P. "This dictionary is a must for all who read the Bible theologically. Dawn, teaching fellow in spiritual theology, Regent College ![]() This is an outstanding resource presented by many of my favorite teachers."-Marva J. Scholarly yet accessible, historically grounded yet forming us for the future, broadly global in perspective yet enabling readers to see the theological implications of biblical books and study methods for their own lives and their communities, the articles gathered here equip us all to know the triune God more thoroughly and to offer Christian alternatives to our world more gracefully and purposefully. "This dictionary will be an exceedingly useful addition to the library of every Christian, professional and lay, who wants to learn skills for reading the Bible more insightfully. The contributors represent a diverse range of theological backgrounds and interpretative approaches and are experts in their respective fields. Topics include the theological interpretation of individual books of the Bible, issues of hermeneutics, various biblical interpreters and interpretative communities, and the interplay of interpretation with various doctrines and doctrinal themes. The dictionary covers a wide range of topics related to biblical interpretation with both depth and clarity. Second, it aims to provide a guide to understanding various interpretative approaches and a tool for evaluating them in light of this goal. The Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible is a groundbreaking reference tool that seeks first of all to marry the tasks of exegesis and theology with the goal of theological interpretation of Scripture-that is, interpretation that has recovered a focus on the subject matter of Scripture: the nature and activity of God and the gospel. In addition, modern biblical interpretation has too often been characterized by a schism between the disciplines of exegesis and theology. Postmodern trends have emphasized one's community identity in shaping interpretation, leading to differing conclusions. Today's biblical interpreter, whether scholar, student, or pastor, is faced with a plethora of philosophies and methods for interpreting Scripture. Gorman, Journal of Theological Interpretation Its contributors include some of the best theologians and theological interpreters of Scripture in the world. A standard reference work for both novice and veteran interpreters of Scripture."-Michael J. "This dictionary is both overdue and timely. Christianity Today 2006 Book Award Winner Catholic Press Association 2006 Book Award Winner ECPA 2006 Christian Book of the Year Award Winner ![]()
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