The Word of God for the People of God: An Entryway to the Theological Interpretation of Scripture
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The Word of God for the People of God: An Entryway to the Theological Interpretation of Scripture

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This book fills a real need for pastors and students. Though there is currently a large body of material on the theological interpretation of Scripture, most of it is highly specific and extremely technical. J. Todd Billings here provides a straightforward entryway for students and pastors to understand why theological interpretation matters and how it can be done. / A sol...more
Paperback, 235 pages
Published January 4th 2010 by William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
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Apr 17, 2012 CCCfaithathome added it
CCC's pastors used this book to prepare for the 2012 Winter Series: How to Read the Bible. If you are looking for a bit more academic look at the history of interpretation as God's people seek to meet him in the biblical text, then this is a good resource to use.
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Olga
Oct 31, 2012 Olga rated it 5 of 5 stars
An excellent and accessible book detailing the importance of theological interpretation of Scripture and how it can be done.
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Jan 14, 2013 Mark rated it 4 of 5 stars
Will want to reread periodically to challenge my growth in biblical preaching.
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About J. Todd Billings

Dr. J. Todd Billings is Associate Professor of Reformed Theology at Western Theological Seminary in Holland, MI. An ordained minister in the Reformed Church in America, he received his M.Div. from Fuller Seminary and his Th.D. from Harvard.
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