Scripture an ecumenical introduction to the Bible and its interpretation / Michael J. Gorman, editor.

Other author Gorman, Michael J., 1955-
Format Book
Publication InfoPeabody, Mass. : Hendrickson Publishers, ©2005.
Descriptionxv, 288 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects

Contents Part I: The Bible. The Bible as book and as library / Paul P. Zilonka -- The geography, history, and archaeology of the Bible / Karen J. Wenell -- The character and composition of the books of the Old Testament / David A. Leiter -- The character and composition of the books of the New Testament / Michael J. Gorman -- Significant noncanonical books / Edwin C. Hostetter -- The formation of the biblical canon(s) / Shira Lander -- The transmission and translation of the Bible / Michael L. Barré -- Part II: The interpretation of the Bible. The interpretation of the Bible before the modern period / Carole C. Burnett -- Modern and postmodern critical methods of biblical study / John R. Donahue -- Theological and ideological strategies of biblical interpretation / Stephen Fowl -- The interpretation of the Bible in Protestant churches / Michael J. Gorman -- The interpretation of the Bible in the Roman Catholic Church and the Orthodox churches / Ronald D. Witherup -- The interpretation of the Bible in African-American churches / C. Anthony Hunt -- The Bible and spiritual growth / Patricia D. Fosarelli and Michael J. Gorman -- The Bible and social justice : "learn to do right! seek justice" (Isa 1:17 NIV) / John R. Donahue -- The Bible and ecumenism : "that they may all be one" (John 17:21) / Janyce C. Jorgensen.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2005010789
ISBN1565639278 (alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks BS475.3 .S37 2005 ✔ Available Place Hold