Theologians on Scripture

by Angus Paddison (Editor)

Overview

The movement that is known as 'theological interpretation of Scripture' reminds us that the reading and exegesis of Scripture is an indispensable part of the theologian's work, not to be reserved to biblical scholars alone. This insight that the reading of Scripture is a theological responsibility is always at risk of being eclipsed by the modern disciplinary divisions between biblical studies, historical theology, and systematic theology.

Intended as a contribution to the theological re-engagement with Scripture, this book invites a range of high-profile systematic and constructive theologians to reflect on the role that the reading and interpretation of Scripture plays in their theological work, both professionally and more personally. Spanning a cross-section of theological perspectives contributors reflect on the role of tradition in their reading of Scripture, the company they view as indispensable in their engagement with the text, the place of historical critical study and biblical studies, and the significance of their context. The book will be valued by all those who care for the place of Scripture in theology and the life of the church, as well as those who want an insight into the state of contemporary theology.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780567681720
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	05/31/2018
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.52(d)

About the Author

Angus Paddison is Reader in Theology at the University of Winchester, UK.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction - Angus Paddison, University of Winchester, UK
2. The Gospel as an Image of the Kingdom, Andrea Andreopoulos, University of Winchester, UK
3. Finding a Critical Space: Scripture and Experience in Practical Theology, Zoe Bennett, Cambridge Theological Federation, UK
4. Evolution, Language and the Biblical Text, Oliver Davies, Kings College London, UK
5. Scripture Used Implicitly Within Public Bioethics, Robin Gill, University of Kent, UK
6. Learning to Live Within a Tradition, Timothy Gorringe, University of Exeter, UK
7. Sola Scriptura, the Community of the Church and a Pluralist Age, Tom Greggs, University of Aberdeen, UK
8. Christian Doctrine and the Discipline of Reading Scripture, Mike Higton, University of Exeter, UK
9. Gathering Gifts Under Gunfire: A Feminist Use of Scripture, Lisa Isherwood, University of Winchester, UK
10. The Virtue of Attentiveness, Murray Rae, University of Otago, New Zealand
11. Explorations in Front of the Text, Anthony G. Reddie, Queens Theological Federation, UK
12. Read-Pray-Trust. One Theologian's Encounters with Scripture, Christoph Schwöbel, University of Tübingen, Germany
13. How I Read the Bible, Graham Ward, University of Oxford, UK
14. The Fullness of Scripture in the Christian Life, Angus Paddison, University of Winchester, UK
Bibliography

Editorial Reviews

Theologians on Scripture is an excellent collection of essays in which a group of established (mostly British) theologians working from a variety of theological orientations weigh in on questions about their employment of scripture.” – Anglican Theological Review

“This book should be widely welcomed … I highly recommend it...” – Theological Studies

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