A key emphasis of Brevard Childs's distinguished career has been to
show not only that the canon of Scripture comprises both Old and
New Testaments but also that the concept of -canon- includes the
way the Christian church continues to wrestle in every age with the
meaning of its sacred texts. In this new volume Childs uses the
book of Isaiah as a case study of the church's endeavor throughout
history to understand its Scriptures. In each chapter Childs
focuses on a different Christian age, using the work of key figures
to illustrate the church's changing views of Isaiah. After looking
at the Septuagint translation, Childs examines commentaries and
tractates from the patristic, Reformation, and modern periods. His
review shows that despite an enormous diversity in time, culture,
nationality, and audience, these works nevertheless display a
-family resemblance- in their theological understandings of this
central Old Testament text. Childs also reveals how the church
struggled to adapt to changing social and historical conditions,
often by correcting or refining traditional methodologies, while at
the same time maintaining a theological stance measured by
faithfulness to Jesus Christ. In an important final chapter Childs
draws out some implications of his work for modern debates over the
role of Scripture in the life of the church. Of great value to
scholars, ministers, and students, this book will also draw general
readers into the exciting theological debate currently raging in
the Christian church about the faithful interpretation of
Scripture.
General
| Imprint: |
William B Eerdmans Publishing Co
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
September 2015 |
| First published: |
2004 |
| Authors: |
Brevard S. Childs
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| Dimensions: |
235 x 152 x 25mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
332 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-8028-7380-4 |
| Categories: |
Books
Promotions
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| LSN: |
0-8028-7380-4 |
| Barcode: |
9780802873804 |
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