Bible and Theory

Bible and Theory
Author: K. Jason Coker
Publisher: Fortress Academic
Total Pages: 266
Release: 2020-06-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9781978708228

Inspired by the work of prolific biblical scholar Stephen D. Moore, the contributors in this book argue for the necessity and benefits of using queer theory, literary criticism, cultural theory, postmodernism and the like to critique biblical texts.

The Bible in Theory

The Bible in Theory
Author: Stephen D. Moore
Publisher: Society of Biblical Lit
Total Pages: 481
Release: 2010
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1589835069

The sixteen essays assembled in this volume, four of them co-authored, chart the successive phases of a professional life lived in the interstices of Bible and "theory." Engaging such texts as the Song of Songs, 4 Maccabees, Mark, Luke-Acts, John, and Romans, and such themes as the quest for the historical Jesus, the essays simultaneously traverse postmodernism, deconstruction, New Historicism, autobiographical criticism, cultural studies, postcolonial studies, masculinity studies, queer theory, and "posttheory." Individual essay introductions and periodic annotated bibliographies make the volume an advanced introduction to biblical literary criticism. --From publisher's description.

Science, Creation and the Bible

Science, Creation and the Bible
Author: Richard F. Carlson
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2010-10-04
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0830838899

Physicist Richard Carlson and biblical scholar Tremper Longman address the long-standing problem of how to relate scientific description of the beginnings of the universe with the biblical creation passages found in Genesis. Experts in their respective fields, these two authors provide a way to resolve seeming conflicting descriptions.

Literary Theory and the New Testament

Literary Theory and the New Testament
Author: Michal Beth Dinkler
Publisher: Yale University Press
Total Pages: 295
Release: 2019-11-26
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0300249470

A comprehensive case for a fresh literary approach to the New Testament For at least a half century, scholars have been adopting literary approaches to the New Testament inspired by certain branches of literary criticism and theory. In this important and illuminating work, Michal Beth Dinkler uses contemporary literary theory to enhance our understanding and interpretation of the New Testament texts. Dinkler provides an integrated approach to the relation between literary theory and biblical interpretation, employing a wide range of practical theories and methods. This indispensable work engages foundational concepts and figures, the historical contexts of various theoretical approaches, and ongoing literary scholarship into the twenty-first century. In Literary Theory and the New Testament, Dinkler assesses previous literary treatments of the New Testament and calls for a new phase of nuanced thinking about New Testament texts as both ancient and literary.

Understanding Biblical Theology

Understanding Biblical Theology
Author: Edward W Klink III
Publisher: Zondervan Academic
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2012-11-06
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310492246

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.

Biblical Games

Biblical Games
Author: Steven J. Brams
Publisher: MIT Press
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2003
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780262523325

BACK IN PRINT with a new preface and a new chapter

Literary Approaches to the Bible

Literary Approaches to the Bible
Author: Douglas Mangum
Publisher: Lexham Methods
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-03-14
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781577996668

Literary approaches to the Bible systematically presents the different ways of analyzing the text within its literary context. Highlighted sections and annotated bibliographies in each chapter create ease for reading and give a path for further study. -- from back cover resources.

Science and the Bible

Science and the Bible
Author: David Instone-Brewer
Publisher: Scripture in Context
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781683594031

Science and the Bible are often pitted against each other, causing many to either defend science at Scripture's expense or vice versa. Instead, what if we waw science and the Bible as friends? Can Christians appreciate scientific insights like they do archaeological discoveries--as a source of knowledge to illuminate the biblical world and our own? In Science and the Bible, David Instone-Brewer takes a refreshing and non-antagonistic approach, asking how science can aid our interpretation of the Bible. The result is stimulating for a wide range of topics, such as God's omnipresence, the origin of languages, the nature of eternity, the relationship of spirit and soul, the reality of resurrection, and Jesus' human experience. From back cover.

Biblical Games

Biblical Games
Author: Steven J. Brams
Publisher: Mit Press
Total Pages: 196
Release: 1982
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9780262520744

Uses game theory to analyze the stories of Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Moses, Joshua, and David and interpret the motives and strategies of each person

Theory Of Everything...Science and the Bible

Theory Of Everything...Science and the Bible
Author: Olufolahan Olatoye Akintola
Publisher: Olufolahan Olatoye Akintola
Total Pages: 345
Release: 2012-02
Genre: Bibles
ISBN: 0956970257

New scientific discoveries unveiled by comparing scientific principles with spiritual principles of the Bible. This book unveils many interesting parallels between biblical and scientific descriptions of light with new scientific discoveries. BIC subject: HRAM3 - Religion & science BIC subject 2: HRAB1 - Nature & existence of God