Scripture: A Guide for the Perplexed
Scripture: A Guide for the Perplexed
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Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN: 9780567514097
Number of Pages: 224
Published: 21/11/2013
Width: 13.8 cm
Height: 21.6 cm
Given the extraordinary richness and range of contemporary theology, questions about the authority and inspiration of the Bible tend to garner ever increasing variety, complexity and controversy. Among those challenges include the questions posed by biblical criticism to the enterprise of Christian theology, and the place of scripture in the life of the contemporary church.
Employing a range of conversation partners, this book will provide an up-to-date survey of the diverse ways in which contemporary theologians use the Bible 'to think with'. The volume enables students to compare different approaches to the reading of scripture. It also explores the ways in which the theological interpretation of scripture can be both a critical and a spiritual exercise.
Preface
1. Reading Scripture
2. Making History
3. Telling Tales
4. Seeking Inspiration
5. Calling the Shots
6. Conclusion
Notes
Further Reading
Index
L. masterfully succeeds in clearing up many conundrums of the "perplexed" in a book both charitably penned and enjoyable to read. -- William J. Sneck, S.J., Loyola University Maryland * Theological Studies * The primary contributions of Scripture: A Guide for the Perplexed are its presentation of the questions facing a modern reader of scripture and its summary of answers that contemporary theologians have offered. University
students beginning serious academic study of the Bible will benefit from Lamb's introduction to theological interpretation of the Bible. -- Randall McElwain, Hobe Sound Biblical College, US * Theological Book Review * [Scripture: A Guide for the Perplexed] ought to be welcomed by the theological college sector ... and used by teachers and students alike. -- J.W. Rogerson, Sheffield * Theology *
