This book constructively explores the question: What effects should an interest in theology produce in the reading of Scripture? Since the onset of historical consciousness in biblical studies over two centuries ago, the work of biblical exegetes and systematic theologians have largely followed two paths. In this book, nine prominent scholars work to bridge the longstanding gap between biblical studies and theology by concentrating on the nature of a biblical hermeneutics approach to doing theology. The range of concerns presented by these scholars seeks to reintegrate biblical exegesis with contemporary theology in the service of the church.
Joel B. Green is senior professor of New Testament interpretation at Fuller Theological Seminary. He is the editor of the New International Commentary on the New Testament and coauthor of Introducing the New Testament: Its Literature and Theology (second edition).