The promise of scriptural reasoning / edited by David F. Ford and C.C. Pecknold.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Ford, David F., 1948-

Pecknold, C. C.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sacred books.

Physical Description:

xi, 216 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Malden, MA ; Oxford : Blackwell, 2006.

Summary:

In 'scriptural reasoning', Jews, Christians and Muslims study their scriptures in conversation with one another. This innovative practice brings core identities into deep engagements with one another by returning to the sacred texts that give rise to their differences and their family resemblances. 'Scriptural reasoning' enables these differences, and agreements, to be worked through in a collegial context. It has already begun to produce fresh approaches to one of the great issues of the 21st century: how can the Abrahamic faiths understand each other and live together in peace?

In this book, twelve contributors distil their critical and constructive thinking on 'scriptural reasoning' after nearly a decade of study and discussion. Their reflections range from introductory accounts and guidelines for the practice to literary-critical discussions and interpretations of texts. Several chapters draw on contemporary philosophies, such as pragmatism, phenomenology, and idealism. A critical conclusion invites readers to reflect on the promise of 'scriptural reasoning'.

Born out of the journal Modern Theology, the Directions in Modern Theology book series provides issues focussed on important theological topics and texts in current debate within that discipline, whilst looking at broader contemporary topics from a theological perspective. It analyses notions and thinkers, as well as examining a wide spectrum of 'modern' theological eras: from late Medieval through to the Enlightenment and up until the present 'post-modern' movements. Attracting distinguished theologians from a world-wide base, the book series develops what is a unique forum for international debate on theological concerns.

Contents:

Interfaith wisdom: scriptural reasoning between Jews, Christians and Muslims / David F. Ford

Handbook for scriptural reasoning / Steven Kepnes

Making deep reasonings public / Nicholas Adams

Heavenly semantics: some literary-critical approaches to scriptural reasoning / Ben Quash

Scriptural reasoning and the formation of identity / Susannah Ticciati

Reading the burning bush: voice, world and holiness / Oliver Davies

Qurʾānic reasoning as an academic practice / Tim Winter

Philosophic warrants for scriptural reasoning / Peter Ochs

Scriptural reasoning and the philosophy of social science / Basit Bilal Koshul

Phenomenology fo scripture: patterns of reception and discovery behind scriptural reasoning / Gavin D. Flood

Reading with others: Levinas' ethics and scriptural reasoning / Robert Gibbs

Promise of scriptural reasoning / Daniel W. Hardy.

Notes:

"First published as volume 22, issue 3 of 'Modern Theology'"--T.p. verso.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1405146303

9781405146302

OCLC:

63703136