Reading Scripture with the Church: Toward a Hermeneutic for Theological Interpretation

by A.K.M. Adam, Stephen E. Fowl (Contributor), Kevin J. Vanhoozer (Contributor)

Theological interpretation of the Bible is key to the health and vitality as well as the belief and practice of the church. Just how it is done has been the subject of much discussion and debate over the centuries. In Reading Scripture with the Church, four leading biblical scholars make the case for theological interpretation. Each author is given the opportunity to interact with the other three, and all four interact with premodern, modern, and postmodern approaches to biblical interpretation. This is an important book for pastors, teachers, and other serious students of the Bible who will be motivated to embrace the task of interpreting the Bible with greater energy, caution, and precision.

Genres: Theology, Biblical Studies, Philosophy

156 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2006

Reviews

[Shane Williamson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thought provoking essays and responses. Vanhoozer a cut above the rest.

[Garrett Erskine]

I was rather disappointed by Vanhoozer's essays and rather encouraged by the other ones. Perhaps a poor introduction to Vanhoozer on a whole, but question to ponder as you begin your theological activity.

[Charlie · Rating 3 out of 5]

A set of essays by four authors, along with responses to the primary essays by the other authors. Only Vanhoozer's essay is excellent. His hermeneutic here is considerably more layered than in his Is There a Meaning in This Text?

[Mark Alan · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had high hopes for this, but was ultimately disappointed. In the end, less a conversation than a set of very different authors pursuing their own lines.

[Luís Branco · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have enjoyed this record, especially in what is regarding to the response to some of the philosophical views of the Bible authority.