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An introduction to reading scripture by way of engagement with the interpretations of earlier commentators, drawing on the techniques of Reception Theory.
Many readers of the Bible believe that interpreting the Scriptures well simply involves a two-way dialogue between themselves and the text. Implied in this view is the idea that we can simply jump over two thousand years of biblical interpretation. However, if we believe that God has been speaking through the Bible to devout believers throughout history it would seem that we should find a way to identify the insights they perceived in the text so that we can learn to read these sacred texts with them. Drawing on resources from Reception Theory, the goal of 'Reading the Bible with the Giants' is to enable the contemporary reader to interpret the Bible in dialogue with those who have gone before us.
Many readers of the Bible believe that interpreting the Scriptures well simply involves a two-way dialogue between themselves and the text. Implied in this view is the idea that we can simply jump over two thousand years of biblical interpretation. However, if we believe that God has been speaking through the Bible to devout believers throughout history it would seem that we should find a way to identify the insights they perceived in the text so that we can learn to read these sacred texts with them. Drawing on resources from Reception Theory, the goal of 'Reading the Bible with the Giants' is to enable the contemporary reader to interpret the Bible in dialogue with those who have gone before us.
Price: $29.99
Pages: 234
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Inc.
Imprint: Lutterworth Press
Publication Date:
27 August 2015
Trim Size: 9.02 X 6.02 in
ISBN: 9780718894122
Format: Paperback
BISACs:
RELIGION / Biblical Studies / General, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, Bibles
it is clearly very learned and theoretically informed, but it is also a practical guide. For that reason it is unique and offers great wisdom and guidence for engaging with the Bible and the years and years of theological discussion that it has engendered
— Benjamin J M Johnson
— Benjamin J M Johnson
List of Illustrations
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1 - The First Historical Horizon: The Author and the Audience
Chapter 2 - Words
Chapter 3 - The Best Fish Story Ever Told
Chapter 4 - The Second Historical Horizon: A Living Tradition
Chapter 5 - Tradition as a Road Map of Interpretation
Chapter 6 - The Third Historical Horizon: Reading within a Tradition
Chapter 7 - Ten Reading Strategies
Chapter 8 - Reception Theory: Teaching and Preaching
Appendix: Critically Evaluating Internet Sources
References and Resources for Further Study
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1 - The First Historical Horizon: The Author and the Audience
Chapter 2 - Words
Chapter 3 - The Best Fish Story Ever Told
Chapter 4 - The Second Historical Horizon: A Living Tradition
Chapter 5 - Tradition as a Road Map of Interpretation
Chapter 6 - The Third Historical Horizon: Reading within a Tradition
Chapter 7 - Ten Reading Strategies
Chapter 8 - Reception Theory: Teaching and Preaching
Appendix: Critically Evaluating Internet Sources
References and Resources for Further Study