Reading Scripture Canonically: Theological Instincts for Old Testament Interpretation

Gignilliat, Mark S.

ISBN 10: 0801049113 / ISBN 13: 9780801049118

Published by Baker Academic, 2019

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Reading Scripture Canonically: Theological Instincts for Old Testament Interpretation
• Publisher: Baker Academic
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0801049113
• ISBN 13: 9780801049118
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 6 ounces

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Synopsis

Veteran Old Testament teacher Mark Gignilliat explores the theological and hermeneutical instincts that are necessary for reading, understanding, and communicating Scripture faithfully. He takes seriously the gains of historical criticism while insisting that the Bible must be interpreted as Christian Scripture, offering students a "third way" that assigns proper proportion to both historical and theological concerns. Reading and engaging Scripture requires not only historical tools, Gignilliat says, but also recognition of the living God's promised presence through the Bible.

About the Author

Mark S. Gignilliat (PhD, University of St. Andrews) is professor of divinity at Beeson Divinity School, Samford University, and theologian in residence at St. Peter's Anglican Church in Birmingham, Alabama. He previously taught at Wycliffe Hall, University of Oxford. Gignilliat is the author of several books, including Reading Scripture Canonically, A Brief History of Old Testament Criticism, and Karl Barth and the Fifth Gospel.