Theological Interpretation of the Old Testament

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Publisher: Baker Academic
ISBN: 1441202021
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 336

Book Description
The groundbreaking Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible (DTIB) introduced readers to key names, theories, and concepts in the field of biblical interpretation. It has been well received by pastors and students, won book awards from Christianity Today and the Catholic Press Association, and was named the ECPA 2006 Christian Book of the Year. Theological Interpretation of the Old Testament features key articles from DTIB, providing readers with a book-by-book theological reading of the Old Testament. The articles are authored by leading scholars, including Daniel I. Block, Tremper Longman III, J. Gordon McConville, Walter Moberly, Richard Schultz, and Gordon J. Wenham. This handy and affordable text will work particularly well for students in Old Testament/Bible survey courses, pastors, and lay readers.

Theological Interpretation of the New Testament

Author: Kevin J. Vanhoozer
Publisher: Baker Academic
ISBN: 0801036232
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 272

Book Description
Utilizes material from the award-winning Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible to introduce theological interpretation through a book-by-book survey of the New Testament.

Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible

Author: Kevin J. Vanhoozer
Publisher: Baker Academic
ISBN: 0801026946
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 896

Book Description
This groundbreaking reference tool introduces key names, theories, and concepts for interpreting Scripture.

The Old Testament and Ethics

Author: Joel B. Green
Publisher: Baker Academic
ISBN: 1441245677
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 246

Book Description
The acclaimed Dictionary of Scripture and Ethics (DSE), written to respond to the movement among biblical scholars and ethicists to recover the Bible for moral formation, offered needed orientation and perspective on the vital relationship between Scripture and ethics. This book-by-book survey of the Old Testament features key articles from the DSE, bringing together a stellar list of contributors to introduce students to the use of the Old Testament for moral formation. It will serve as an excellent supplementary text. The stellar list of contributors includes Bruce Birch, Mark Boda, William Brown, Stephen Chapman, Daniel Harrington, and Dennis Olson.

Introducing Theological Interpretation of Scripture

Author: Daniel J. Treier
Publisher: Baker Academic
ISBN: 9781441210654
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 222

Book Description
Theological interpretation of Scripture is a growing trend in biblical interpretation, with an emphasis on the contexts of canon, creed, and church. This approach seeks to bridge the gap between biblical studies and theology, which grew wide with the ascendancy of critical approaches to Scripture. Introducing Theological Interpretation of Scripture is the first clear, systematic introduction to this movement for students. The book surveys the movement's history, themes, advocates, and positions and seeks to bring coherence to its various elements. Author Daniel Treier also explores what he sees as the greatest challenges the movement will have to address as it moves into the future. This helpful book is appropriate for pastors and lay readers interested in biblical interpretation.

Old Testament Theology

Author: Paul R. House
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
ISBN: 0830866183
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 658

Book Description
Paul R. House provides a comprehensive theology of the Old Testament, carefully exploring each Old Testament book, thematically summarizing its content, and showing its theological significance within the whole of the Old Testament canon. Student friendly and useful to a wide audience, this impressive work has proved a profitable read for many.

Interpreting the Old Testament

Author: Craig C. Broyles
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 1441237771
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 266

Book Description
A guide to essential aspects of Old Testament exegesis.

Theology of the Old Testament

Author: Walter Brueggemann
Publisher: Fortress Press
ISBN: 0800699319
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 598

Book Description
In this powerful book, Walter Brueggemann moves the discussion of Old Testament theology beyond the dominant models of previous generations. Brueggemann focuses on the metaphor and imagery of the courtroom trial in order to regard the theological substance of the Old Testament as a series of claims asserted for Yahweh, the God of Israel. This provides a context that attends to pluralism in every dimension of the interpretive process and suggests links to the plurality of voices of our time.

An Historical Survey of the Old Testament

Author: Eugene H. Merrill
Publisher: Baker Academic
ISBN: 1585583731
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 340

Book Description
Merrill has extensively updated this popular-level Old Testament history to discuss updates in archaeology and textual understanding. It is also more current as a defense of the Bible's accuracy.

Seeing the Word

Author: Markus Bockmuehl
Publisher: Baker Academic
ISBN: 0801027616
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 304

Book Description
This important study considers the divided and contentious state of contemporary New Testament studies, arguing that the interpretation of Scripture must take place within the context of the church and Christian theology.