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Models for Interpretation of Scripture

John Goldingay

This definitive study looks at the task of interpreting Scripture by exploring four broad models for understanding Scripture, namely, ""witnessing tradition,"" ""authoritative canon,"" ""inspired word,"" and ""experienced revelation."" The diversity of interpretive approaches implied by the use of these four models is carried further by a methodological openness within each of the four major divisions of the book. For instance, in dealing with the interpretation of scriptural narrative, Goldingay carefully explains how literary approaches to Scripture and a concern for the history in the Bible's stories can be held together with other interpretive focuses. In his discussion of differing approaches and focuses in interpretation, Goldingay is impressively clear and informative and demonstrates a sophisticated ability to respond to and challenge what other scholars have written. Throughout this volume, Goldingay continually moves toward the interpreter's final task - communication to others of what has been gained in interpretation. He asks, for example, what are the implications of the different interpretive strategies for Christian life, human liberation, preaching and Christian community life. He demonstrates his conclusions with numerous examples of interpretation - his own and others - of specific Bible passages.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
  • Publish Date: Sep 30th, 2024
  • Pages: 339
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.00in - 6.00in - 0.71in - 1.00lb
  • EAN: 9798385232048
  • Categories: Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - GeneralBiblical Studies - Old Testament - General

About the Author

Goldingay, John: - John Goldingay is principal of St. John's Theological College in Nottingham, England, and a priest in the Church of England. He is the author of Songs from a strange Land, Theological Diversity and the Authority of the Old Testament, and the volume on Daniel in the World Biblical Commentary. The companion volume, Models for Interpretation of Scripture, is forthcoming.

Praise for this book

"A thoughtful, useful, and eminently readable teaching tool on biblical interpretation. Offers commonsense judgments and practical examples. I commend it."
Anthony C. Thiselton
University of Nottingham