Reading the Bible Wisely - An Introduction to Taking Scripture Seriously. Revised Edition

What does it mean to take the Bible seriously? This introductory book explores how Scripture itself gives us the resources to read it wisely. First, it looks at the basic questions of reading in context--historical, literary, and theological--and understanding the significance of the two-testament structure of the Christian Bible. Then it looks at how the Bible can itself contribute to shaping a wise doctrine of Scripture. Finally, it considers some of the many hermeneutical perspectives that contribute to reading the Bible wisely. New to this revised edition are chapters addressing the significance of the Old Testament, the performative function of Scripture, and how reading Scripture actually helps form the reader. The aim throughout is to explore key questions critical to the task of reading the Bible generously, constructively, and in a comprehensible way, without oversimplifying core theological issues.

About the author

Richard S. Briggs is the principal of Lindisfarne College of Theology, in Durham and Newcastle in England's North-East.

Product details

• Authors: Richard S Briggs, Richard S. Briggs
• Publisher: Wipf & stock publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 09.09.2011
• EAN: 9781498213691
• ISBN: 978-1-4982-1369-1
• No. of pages: 166
• Dimensions: 157 mm x 235 mm x 14 mm
• Weight: 415 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Religious writings, prayers, songbooks, religious meditations; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works