Synopses & Reviews
There is currently a large body of material on the theological interpretation of Scripture, but most of it is highly specific and extremely technical. The Word of God for the People of God provides a straightforward entryway for students and pastors to understand why theological interpretation matters and how it can be done. / This accessible yet substantial argument for a theological hermeneutic is rooted in a historic vision of the practice of scriptural interpretation and engages a wide range of contemporary issues. J. Todd Billings shows how theological interpretation can revitalize the churchs reading of Scripture in its worship, education, and witness to the world.
Synopsis
This book fills a real need for pastors and students. Though there is currently a large body of material on the theological interpretation of Scripture, most of it is highly specific and extremely technical. J. Todd Billings here provides a straightforward entryway for students and pastors to understand why theological interpretation matters and how it can be done. / A solid, constructive theological work, The Word of God for the People of God presents a distinctive Trinitarian, participatory approach toward reading Scripture as the church. Billings's accessible yet substantial argument for a theological hermeneutic is rooted in a historic vision of the practice of scriptural interpretation even as it engages a wide range of contemporary issues and includes several exegetical examples that apply to concrete Christian ministry situations.
Table of Contents
Reading Scripture on the journey of faith seeking understanding -- Learning to read Scripture closely : a theological perspective on general hermeneutics and biblical criticism -- Revelation and Scriptural interpretation : theological decisions we (must) make -- The impact of the reader's context : discerning the Spirit's varied yet bounded work -- Treasures in jars of clay : the value of premodern biblical interpretation -- Scriptural interpretation and practices : participation in the triune drama of salvation.