Between two horizons : spanning New Testament studies and systematic theology / edited by Joel B. Green and Max Turner.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Green, Joel B., 1956-

Turner, Max, 1947-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible. New Testament--Hermeneutics.

Bible.

Bible. New Testament--Theology.

Bible. New Testament.

Theology.

Hermeneutics.

Physical Description:

x, 246 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Grand Rapids, Mich. : W.B. Eerdmans, [2000]

Summary:

This is a pivotal book in the world of biblical and theological studies. Since the onset of historical consciousness in biblical studies over two centuries ago, biblical exegetes and systematic theologians have largely followed different paths. Between Two Horizons attempts to bridge the long-standing gap between these two fundamental disciplines by exploring this question: What effects should an interest in theology produce in the reading of Scripture? In seeking a fruitful answer to this question, nine prominent scholars constructively discuss here the relationship of biblical studies to theology, giving special attention to the nature of a biblical hermeneutics appropriate to doing theology.

Contents:

1. New Testament Commentary and Systematic Theology: Strangers or Friends? / Max Turner, Joel B. Green 1

2. Scripture and Theology: Uniting the Two So Long Divided / Joel B. Green 23

3. Historical Criticism and Theological Hermeneutics of the New Testament / Max Turner 44

4. The Role of Authorial Intention in the Theological Interpretation of Scripture / Stephen E. Fowl 71

5. Reading the Bible from within Our Traditions: The "Rule of Faith" in Theological Hermeneutics / Robert W. Wall 88

6. Reading the Bible from within Our Traditions: A Pentecostal Hermeneutic as Test Case / John Christopher Thomas 108

7. Biblical Narrative and Systematic Theology / John Goldingay 123

8. Two Testaments, One Biblical Theology / Steve Motyer 143

9. Canonical Context and Canonical Conversations / Robert W. Wall 165

10. Tradition, Authority, and a Christian Approach to the Bible as Scripture / Trevor Hart 183

11. The Letter to the Galatians: Exegesis and Theology / N. T. Wright 205

Afterword: Rethinking History (and Theology) / Joel B. Green 237.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

080284541X

OCLC:

42667832