Practicing Theological Interpretation: Engaging Biblical Texts for Faith and Formation (Theological Explorations for the Church Catholic)

Joel B. Green

ISBN 10: 0801039630 / ISBN 13: 9780801039638

Published by Baker Academic, 2012

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Practicing Theological Interpretation: Engaging Biblical Texts for Faith and Formation (Theological Explorations for the Church Catholic)
• Publisher: Baker Academic
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0801039630
• ISBN 13: 9780801039638
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Fair
• Weight: 88 ounces

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Synopsis

Much is written about the theory of theological interpretation, but how does it apply to actually working with biblical texts? This volume shows that theological interpretation is not so much an exegetical method as it is a practice concerned with Scripture's role in the faith and formation of persons and church communities. Widely recognized biblical scholar Joel Green demonstrates both the practice of theological interpretation and the fruitfulness of this approach to reading biblical texts, providing students with helpful ways of wrestling with knotty interpretive issues. He also explores how theological inquiry can coexist with rigorous academic study of the Bible.

About the Author

Joel B. Green (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is provost, dean of the School of Theology, and professor of New Testament interpretation at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. He is the author or editor of numerous books, including the Dictionary of Scripture and Ethics, the Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels, The World of the New Testament, Introducing the New Testament, and commentaries on Luke and 1 Peter. He is also editor-in-chief of the Journal of Theological Interpretation.