The Letter and Spirit of Biblical InterpretationFor the better part of fifteen centuries, Christians read Scripture on two complementary levels, the literal and the spiritual. In the modern period, the spiritual sense gradually became marginalized in favor of the literal sense. The Bible came to be read and interpreted like any other book. This brief, accessible introduction to the history of biblical interpretation examines key turning points and figures and argues for a retrieval of the premodern
but his unique work frees us from the burden of perfect obedience
It also unpacks how the Old Testament informs the Gospels
Schreiner traces the transfiguration theme through Scripture and employs hermeneutical
Written in an accessible and engaging voice for college-age readers
How would our political engagement change if we weren't simply looking for permission to express our "views" in the political sphere but actually hoped to shape the ethos of a nation
We want to adapt to the barrage of cultures around us while still remaining true to ourselves
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both Jew and gentile are reconciled to God and together make up a transformed people
The book provides substantive engagement with the doctrine of transformative union
Jim Wilhoit
The book concludes with basic principles for living as Christ's disciples in religiously diverse contexts
plunging readers into an imaginative realm of fresh senses
