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A bold reaction against historical-critical studies,
By Jacob Lupfer (Cambridge, MA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Old Testament Theology Canonic (Paperback)
Prof. Childs does not refer to his work as canonical criticism, but he does suggest that interpreters will produce more fruitful theological insights if they consider the canonizing process when reading the text. Childs asserts that the Church ought to embrace the whole of the OT, which it has received and regarded as authoritative for the better part of two thousand years.Trained in the historical-critical method, Childs has come to believe that the tedious historical questions of biblical scholarship have not led to theological illumination. He feels that recent systematic theology could benefit from the work of biblical theologians if they would consider the text in its final form. After all, God's revelation supposedly lies within the text and not in historical-critical studies. Though Childs has harsh words for "theologically bankrupt" historical studies, many readers will find that his model is not without problems of its own. Overall, though, he constantly includes references that bolster his argument and anyone interested in biblical or theological studies should be familiar with this book.
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Although most biblical scholars no longer share the traditional position that the theology of the Old Testament stands as the crown of the entire discipline, a strong case can still be made for the basic importance of this theological enterprise. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Although most biblical scholars no longer share the traditional position that the theology of the Old Testament stands as the crown of the entire discipline, a strong case can still be made for the basic importance of this theological enterprise. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
canonical construal, life under promise, canonical context, canonical shaping, theological witness, theological construal, canonical process, ritual and purity laws, canonical approach, theological role, referential reading, canonical shape, life under threat, term revelation Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Old Testament, New Testament, New York, Ancient Israel, Allen Testament, God of Israel, Jesus Christ, Grand Rapids, Church Dogmatics, The Tribes of Yahweh, Near Eastern, Karl Barth, The Elusive Presence, Song of Songs, Most High, Holy One of Israel, Day of Atonement, God Who Acts, Fresh Approach Browse Sample Pages:
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