Whose Community? Which Interpretation?

Whose Community? Which Interpretation?In this volume, renowned philosopher Merold Westphal introduces current philosophical thinking related to interpreting the Bible. Recognizing that no theology is completely free of philosophical "contamination," he engages and mines contemporary hermeneutical theory in service of the church. After providing a historical overview of contemporary theories of interpretation, Westphal addresses postmodern hermeneutical theory, arguing that the relativity

now updated and expanded

and sidebars help readers think through the issues on their own

showing both how to do it and why it matters

The twenty-first century has given rise to a growing interest in the intersection of science

Dead Sea Scrolls

Leading Old Testament theologian Gordon McConville offers a lively exposition of Isaiah 53 that is at once true to its Old Testament context

congregations must remain open to divine action

helping contemporary Christians develop a Christian theology of the land and assess Bible-based claims in discussions of the Israeli-Palestinian struggle

and artificial intelligence

The approach

She argues that women in the New Testament were not only valued as disciples but also given leadership roles

He addresses the rationale for the sacraments and provides detailed exposition of each one