Understanding Biblical Theology

A Comparison of Theory and Practice

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Bible & Bible Studies
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Author: Edward W Klink III, Darian R. Lockett ISBN: 9780310492245
Publisher: Zondervan Academic Publication: November 6, 2012
Imprint: Zondervan Academic Language: English
Author: Edward W Klink III, Darian R. Lockett
ISBN: 9780310492245
Publisher: Zondervan Academic
Publication: November 6, 2012
Imprint: Zondervan Academic
Language: English

Understanding Biblical Theology clarifies the catch-all term “biblical theology,” a movement that tries to remove the often-held dichotomy between biblical studies for the Church and as an academic pursuit.

This book examines the five major schools of thought regarding biblical theology and handles each in turn, defining and giving a brief developmental history for each one, and exploring each method through the lens of one contemporary scholar who champions it. Using a spectrum between history and theology, each of five “types” of biblical theology are identified as either “more theological” or “more historical” in concern and practice:

  • Biblical Theology as Historical Description (James Barr)
  • Biblical Theology as History of Redemption (D. A. Carson)
  • Biblical Theology as Worldview-Story (N. T. Wright)
  • Biblical Theology as Canonical Approach (Brevard Childs)
  • Biblical Theology as Theological Construction (Francis Watson).

A conclusion suggests how any student of the Bible can learn from these approaches.

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Understanding Biblical Theology clarifies the catch-all term “biblical theology,” a movement that tries to remove the often-held dichotomy between biblical studies for the Church and as an academic pursuit.

This book examines the five major schools of thought regarding biblical theology and handles each in turn, defining and giving a brief developmental history for each one, and exploring each method through the lens of one contemporary scholar who champions it. Using a spectrum between history and theology, each of five “types” of biblical theology are identified as either “more theological” or “more historical” in concern and practice:

A conclusion suggests how any student of the Bible can learn from these approaches.

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