Biblical Criticism in Crisis?: The Impact of the Canonical Approach on Old Testament Studies

by Mark G. Brett

Overview

The author of this book suggests that Old Testament scholars should strengthen their growing links with neighboring disciplines and encourage a plurality of interpretative interests within Biblical studies. Given such a pluralistic context, Dr. Brett's contention is that the new "canonical" approach to Old Testament study will have a distinctive contribution to make to the discipline without necessarily displacing, as many scholars have assumed, other traditions of historical, social scientific, and literary inquiry. The book offers a comprehensive critique of the canonical approach as developed by Brevard Childs, and places this in the setting of recent discussions in literary theory and "postmodern" theology.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521401197
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	04/26/1991
Pages:	252
Product dimensions:	5.71(w) x 8.86(h) x 0.91(d)

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements; List of abbreviations; Introduction: setting the scene; 1. Distinguishing interpretative interests; 2. The development of canonical exegesis; 3. 'Introduction' and Old Testament theology; 4. Has Childs fallen into Gabler's ditch?; 5. Textual intentions and histories of reception; 6. The future of the canonical approach; Notes; Bibliography; Bibliographical key to the works of Brevard S. Childs; Index of Old Testament references; Index of subjects; Index of authors.

Editorial Reviews

"As a thoughtful and thorough evaluation of the canonical approach in biblical studies, this book is without peer." Bibliotheca Sacra

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