Theological Interpretation of Scripture

Christians have been interpreting Scripture with an aim of deepening their life with God and each other from the very beginning of the church. Fowl outlines the ways theologians have opened up the Scriptures and suggests that today together with commentaries and monographs, the sermon itself should be centralised as a way of reading Scripture. The past 20 years or so have witnessed an explosion of scholarly writing devoted to the theological interpretation of Scripture. Fowl, as an active participant in and contributor to the burgeoning literature, has written an ideal companion for guests at the 'large and somewhat chaotic party,' introducing them to important people, texts, and issues. The book explores some of the connections between the long-running and essential Christian practice of theological interpretation and the more recent body of scholarly literature. Ultimately, Fowl hopes to encourage readers to join the party in their own right.  
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This book introduces students to the practice of reading scripture theologically and shows how explicitly theological concerns can be brought to bear on the interpretation of scripture.Read less