Acts of Interpretation: Scripture, Theology, and Culture

by S. A. Cummins (Editor), Jens Zimmermann (Editor)

Overview

This book features essays by biblical scholars and theologians offering broad reflections on key interpretive issues, rich readings of challenging biblical texts, and interaction with the Christian exegetical tradition from Melito of Sardis to Dietrich Bonhoeffer.

The contributors to this volume are leading figures in the theological interpretation of Scripture. Mindful of the Bible’s role in relation to God’s purposes, people, and world, these essays together offer “acts of interpretation” that aim to advance the faithful and fruitful correlation of Scripture, theology, and culture.

Contributors:

Craig G. Bartholomew
Hans Boersma
S. A. Cummins
Peter Enns
Stephen E. Fowl
Joel B. Green
Edith M. Humphrey
Charles Raith II
Christopher R. Seitz
Robert W. Wall
Jens Zimmermann

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781467451284
Publisher:	Eerdmans, William B. Publishing Company
Publication date:	09/25/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	240
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

S. A. Cummins is professor of religious studies at TrinityWestern University, Langley, British Columbia.

Jens Zimmermann is Canada Research Professor of Interpretation, Religion, and Culture at Trinity Western University and visiting professor of philosophy, literature, and theology at Regent College, Vancouver.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vii

Contributors ix

Abbreviations xi

Introduction

Scripture, Theology, and Culture: Considerations and Contributions S. A. Cummins 1

Part 1 Interpretive Frameworks

1 A Proposal for Advancing the Theological Interpretation of Scripture Stephen E. Fowl 27

2 A Discursive Frame for Reading Scripture Joel B. Green 46

3 The Bible, Evolution, and the Journey of Faith Peter Enns 63

Part 2 Interpreting in Accord with Doctrine, Canon, and Literary Form

4 Genesis 1:2 and the Doctrine of Creation Craig G. Bartholomew 83

5 A Canonical Reading of Ecclesiastes Christopher R. Seitz 100

6 What's "Catholic" about the "Catholic" Epistles Collection? Robert W. Wall 116

7 Mixing Wine with Water: Enjoyment and Expectation through the Style of the Apocalypse Edith M. Humphrey 132

Part 3 Interpreting by Reading in Faithful Company

8 Reading the Exodus Story with Melito and Origen Hans Boersma 151

9 Reading Paul's Letter to the Romans with Aquinas and Calvin Charles Raith II 175

10 Reading the Old Testament with Dietrich Bonhoeffer Jens Zimmermann 193

Bibliography 221

Author Index 237

Subject Index 241

Scripture and Other Ancient Literature Index 248