Missiological Hermeneutics

How have those engaged in the mission of God been challenged to reinterpret Scripture through their experience? In what ways were the missionaries in the Bible challenged to reevaluate Scripture in their own time? Redford attempts to give shape to the nature of missional hermeneutics by examining Scripture, present-day cultural values, historical struggles, and the experience of those who are engaged in the mission of God. In order for missionaries to overcome the scientific polarization in Western hermeneutics, they must be able to perceive and learn from the overarching missional and spiritual hermeneutics found throughout Scripture so that they can balance missional, spiritual, historical-critical, and even unforeseen hermeneutical paths, providing increased confidence in biblical interpretation.

About the author

Shawn B. Redford (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA) is a specialist in biblical theology of mission and missiological hermeneutics. He has taught in these fields at Fuller. He currently teaches at Africa International University, Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology (AIU-NEGST), and also in remote areas while serving in Kenya with CMF International.

Product details

• Authors: Shawn B. Redford
• Publisher: Pickwick Publications
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 18.10.2012
• EAN: 9781498256032
• ISBN: 978-1-4982-5603-2
• No. of pages: 278
• Dimensions: 157 mm x 235 mm x 20 mm
• Weight: 557 g
• Series: American Society of Missiology Monograph Series
• Subject: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works