Theological Interpretation of Scripture: (Cascade Companions)
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.75 (841 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1556352417 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 108 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-05-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. Gregory Jones; Wipf & Stock, 1998); and the Two Horizons commentary on Philippians. He is the author of several books, including Engaging Scripture: A Model for Theological Interpretation (Wipf & Stock, 2008); Reading in Communion: Scripture and Ethics in Christian Life (with L. About the Author Stephen E. Fowl is the Chair of the Department of Theology at Loyola College in Maryland
The companion explores some of the connections between the long-running and essential Christian practice of theological interpretation and the more recent body of scholarly literature. Stephen Fowl, as an active participant in and contributor to the burgeoning literature, has written an ideal companion for guests at the "large and somewhat chaotic party" introducing them to important people, texts, and issues. The past twenty years or so have witnessed an explosion of scholarly writing devoted to the theological interpretation of Scripture. Christians have been interpreting Scripture with an aim of deepening their life with God and each other from the very beginning of the church. Ultimately, the companion hopes to encourage readers to join the party in their own
Stephen E. . Fowl is the Chair of the Department of Theology at Loyola College in Maryland. He is the author of several books, including Engaging Scripture: A Model for Theological Interpretation (Wipf & Stock, 2008); Reading in Communion: Scripture and Ethics in Christian Life (with L. Gregory Jones; Wipf & Stock, 1998); and the Two Horizons commentary on
"A Lively Companion at a Chaotic Party" according to Ched Spellman. There is a "large and somewhat chaotic party" going on in the academy called the Theological Interpretation of Scripture movement. While much engaging and substantive conversation is taking place among the dinner guests, a recently arrived newcomer might only hear a cacophony of disparate disciplinary discussions and perhaps even the din of vitriolic rhetoric between competing approaches.In Theological Interpretation of Scripture, Stephen Fowl offers himself as a companion in order to rescue the bewildered reader in danger of spending the evening in a darkened corner, watching the theological theatrics fr. "Five Stars" according to Stefan Seeling. So good. "Not for those with a high view of Scripture" according to Amazon Customer. If you believe in a literal interpretation and a single meaning for each natural unit of Scripture (not multiple meanings) then you will not appreciate this book.