Models for Scripture

by John E. Goldingay

This work looks at the task of interpreting Scripture as "witnessing tradition," "authoritative canon," "inspired word," and "experienced revelation." The diversity of interpretive approaches implied by the use of these four models of Scripture is carried further by a methodological catholicity and openness within each of the four major divisions of the book. Throughout, Goldingay also continually moves toward the interpreter's final task- communication to others of what has been gained in interpretation.

Genres: Theology, Old Testament, Biblical Studies, New Testament

435 pages, Paperback

Published September 30, 2024

About the author

John Goldingay is David Allan Hubbard Professor of Old Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. An internationally respected Old Testament scholar, Goldingay is the author of many commentaries and books.

Reviews

[John Crowe · Rating 2 out of 5]

Unfortunately, this well written book contains a low view of the reliability of Scripture, the closed nature of the Christian Cannon, a non supernatural view of revelation, and an Neo-Orthodox approach to the Bible His models place the reader above Scripture rather than under Scripture.

It was a fine book in my Doctor of Ministry Course on Biblical Interpretation alongside Osborne's evangelical Hermeneutical Spiral for the sake of objective scholarship, however, I can't recommended by itself.

[Corey Hampton · Rating 4 out of 5]

great - will read again soon.

[Caleb Moore · Rating 4 out of 5]

A pretty helpful presentation of views of scripture, but I will say it seems a bit drawn out at times and yet leaves some ideas not fully developed

[Nicholas Quient · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm biased, but I love John's work. Here he tackles the problem of scripture and challenges evangelicals to take scripture seriously, and to move past the fundamentalist/liberal paradigm. His section on inerrancy is sardonic and reflects a personality that is patient but not too patient!

Helpful, passionate, and necessary for all who are interested in scripture and how to interpret and understand her.

[Tommi Karjalainen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clearly written, quite dense.