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Reading the Bible in Wesleyan ways : some constructive proposals / edited by Barry L. Callen, Richard P. Thompson ; cover design, Ted Ferguson ; contributors, Barry L. Callen [and eight ohters].
- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Wesley, John, 1703-1791.
- Wesley, John.
- Bible--Reading.
- Bible.
- Bible--Hermeneutics.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (229 p.)
- Place of Publication:
- Kansas City, Missouri : Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City, 2013.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- Reading the Bible in Wesleyan Ways is comprised of significant essays by outstanding scholars. They represent and address the Wesleyan theological tradition and convey insights vital for today's Bible readers regardless of their denomination or tradition. The authors address Wesleyan ways of reading the Bible that: - focus on the ministry of the Spirit of Christ to illuminate the present significance of the text - recognize the role of faith community as the crucial location of Scripture's meaning and present significance - highlight the importance of spiritual maturity and unity with other believers in the pursuit of God's love
- Contents:
- ""Cover Page ""; ""Title Page ""; ""Copyright Page ""; ""Table of Contents ""; ""Introduction""; ""FOUNDATIONS FOR INTERPRETATION""; ""1. The Trinitarian Hermeneutic of John Wesley, by Geoffrey Wainwright""; ""2. Toward a Wesleyan Hermeneutic of Scripture, by Robert W. Wall""; ""3. Inspired Imagination: John Wesley�s Concept of Biblical Inspiration and Literary-Critical Studies, by Richard P. Thompson""; ""4. Interpretation in Interactive Balance: The Authority of Scripture for John Wesley, by Donald A. D. Thorsen""; ""FRONTIERS FOR INTERPRETATION""
- ""5. Facilitating Scripture�s Future Role Among Wesleyans, by Robert W. Wall""""6. Is There a Contemporary Wesleyan Hermeneutic? by Joel B. Green""; ""7. The Struggle of Evangelicalism: An Instructive Case Study, by Barry L. Callen""; ""8. The Past and Future Meanings of Biblical Texts, by Clark H. Pinnock""; ""9. Community in Conversation: Multiple Readings of Scripture and a Wesleyan Understanding of the Church, by Richard P. Thompson""; ""10. Women as Bible Readers and Church Leaders, by Sharon Clark Pearson""
- ""11. Wesleyan-Holiness-Feminist Hermeneutics: A Historical Rendering with Contemporary Considerations, by Diane Leclerc""""List of Contributors""
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 0-8341-3173-0
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