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Engaging Scripture: A Model for Theological Interpretation(Challenges in Contemporary Theology)

Engaging Scripture: A Model for Theological Interpretation(Challenges in Contemporary Theology)


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'Some books give new answers to old questions. Here is the book that changes the questions themselves. We are therefore extremely fortunate to have Fowl's "Engaging Scripture", for this is a book that challenges the presumptions that created the "problem" of the New Testament and its relationship to theology. Fowl's reading of "Ephesians" on stealing is worth the price of the book in itself. One cannot help but think this book will standout as the mark of a new beginning' - Stanley Hauerwas, Gilbert T. Rowe, Professor of Theological Ethics, Duke University, North Carolina.The Original Essay will be of interest to all those concerned with the inter-relationships between theological and the Bible. It may be used as a complement to Fowl's collection of classic and contemporary readings, "The Theological Interpretation of Scripture" (Blackwell Publishers, 1997). "Engaging Scripture" proposes that Christians must read scripture theologically, redressing the recent domination of professional scholarship in this area by historical-criticism. Drawing on the best interpretive traditions of the past, Fowl develops, argues for and displays a new model for the theological interpretation of scripture.This interpretive framework should enable Christians, and particularly Christian theologians, to interpret scripture in a way that helps them to live and worship faithfully. Theological and theoretical questions are illustrated by reference to particular Christian convictions, practices, and concerns in the US and Britain, and by engaging scriptural passages. These serve as examples of the sort of interpretation Fowl is advocating. In summary, the book looks towards bridging the chasm that arose between biblical studies and theological study following the rise of modernity.

Table of Contents:
Acknowledgments. 1. Introduction. 2. Stories of Interpretation. 3. Vigilant Communities and Virtuous Readers. 4. How the Spirit Reads and How to Read the Spirit. 5. Who Can Read Abraham's Story? 6. Making Stealing Possible: Criminal Thoughts on Building an Ecclesial Common Life. 7. Conclusion: Practical Wisdom, Christian Formation and Ecclesial Authority. Bibliography. Index.

About the Author :
Stephen E. Fowl is Professor in the Department of Theology at Loyola College in Maryland. His previous books include The Story of Christ in the Ethics of Paul and Reading in Communion (with L. Gregory Jones) and The Theological Interpretation of Scripture (Blackwell Publishers, 1997). He has published numerous articles in both biblical studies and ethics, and from 1990-95 was co-editor of Modern Theology.

Review :
"Some books give themselves new answers to old questions. Here is the book that changes the questions themselves. We are therefore extremely fortunate to have Fowl's Engaging Scripture, for this is a book that challenges the presumptions that created the problem of the New Testament and its relationship to theology. Fowl's reading of Ephesians on stealing is worth the price of the book in itself. One cannot help but think this book will stand out as the mark of a new beginning." Stanley Hauerwas, Gilbert T. Rowe, Professor of Theological Ethics, Duke University, North Carolina "The volume is a useful addition to the ongoing debate concerning how best to interpret Scripture." Journal for the Study of the Old Testament


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780631208631
  • Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
  • Publisher Imprint: Blackwell Publishers
  • Height: 229 mm
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: A Model for Theological Interpretation
  • Width: 152 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0631208631
  • Publisher Date: 09 Dec 1998
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Series Title: Challenges in Contemporary Theology
  • Weight: 429 gr


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