The Theological Interpretation of Scripture Classic and Contemporary Readings [Paperback]

This book introduces students to the practice of reading scripture theologically and shows how explicitly theological concerns can be brought to bear on the interpretation of scripture. While the volume offers some methodological essays, it does not lay out a single method; it points to the variety of questions that can and have been raised about interpreting scripture theologically.Acknowledgements.

List of Contributors.

Introduction.

Part I: The Contexts of Theological Interpretation:.

1. Spiritual Understanding: Henri de Lubac, S. J. (French Jesuit Theologian, 1896-1991), Translated by Luke O'Neill.

2. The Superiority of Pre-Critical Exegesis: David C. Steinmetz (Duke University).

3. The Story-Shaped Church: Critical Exegesis and Theological Interpretation: George Lindbeck (Yale University).

4. Feminist Theological Hermeneutics: Canon and Christian Identity: Claudia V. Camp (Texas Christian University).

5. The Bible and African Americans: An Outline of an Interpretative History: Vincent L. Wimbush (Union Theological Seminary in New York).

6. The New Testament and the Nicene Dogma: A Contribution to the Recovery of Theological Exegesis: David S. Yeago (Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary).

Part II: Theological Interpretations of Select Biblical Texts: Exodus 3: .

7. Selections from Gregory of Nyssa's Life of Moses:.

Translated and introduced by Joseph W. Trigg (Rector, Christ Church, Port Tobacco Parish, La Plata, Maryland).

8. Selections from Nicholas of Lyra's Commentary on Exodus: Translated and introduced by Corrine Patton (University of St Thomas).

9. Three Postcritical Encounters with the Burning Bush: Peter Ochs.