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There is broad support today for the idea that biblical scholarship
ought to be informed by the faith of the Church and serve the life
of the Church. In a word, it should be ecclesial. There is far less
agreement, however, when one asks how this goal is to be achieved
and what ecclesial exegesis ought to look like. In 1988, Joseph
Ratzinger put forth his "Method C" proposal, calling for the
development of a new exegetical and hermeneutical synthesis. This
would be neither a retreat to the patristic-medieval approach
(Method A) nor the continued hegemony of the historical-critical
approach (Method B). The latter must be purified of its positivism
through a transformational encounter with the former, so that the
gifts of both might be released for the life of the Church. Such a
synthesis, Ratzinger claimed, would require the philosophical,
theological, exegetical, and hermeneutical work of "at least a
whole generation" of scholars. Gregory Vall has devoted over thirty
years to the development of ecclesial exegesis, and the present
volume represents the mature fruit of his labor. Over against those
who treat Dei Verbum as Vatican II's endorsement of the
historical-critical method, he demonstrates that the dogmatic
constitution actually points to something very much like
Ratzinger's Method C. Employing a dialogic movement between the
inductive-exegetical and the deductive-dogmatic, Vall offers nine
studies that bring to the surface issues such as the relationship
between Old Testament and New Testament, literal sense and
spiritual sense, and Scripture and Tradition. While Vall brings
theological knowledge and hermeneutical skill to the quest for
Method C, he also provides a great deal of valuable exegesis of
both testaments. Ecclesial Exegesis is not simply another book of
theory. It demonstrates how Method C can be done.
The twentieth century will forever be marked by the horrific event
of the Shoah. As a young man, the future John Paul II witnessed
this horror during the Nazi occupation of Poland. His pontificate
achieved a number of groundbreaking steps in the Catholic Church's
relationship with the Jewish people. This book both reflects upon
John Paul II's achievements, and seeks to continue the theological
and philosophical dialogue that he cherished. By examining together
the words and deeds of John Paul II, eminent Jewish and Catholic
scholars exemplify in this volume the dialogue that John Paul
fostered. Together, Jews and Catholics can encourage each other in
the tasks of knowing the Creator, living a life worthy of the
created dignity that human beings possess, and defending the
vulnerable among us. As Dostoevsky warned before the horrors of the
twentieth century, without God, anything is permitted. Following in
the footsteps of John Paul II, we discover that our search for
meaning and truth is one that needs to be undertaken arm-in-arm.
Contributors include Hadley Arkes, David G. Dalin, Robert P.
George, Matthew Levering, Bruce Marshall, David Novak, Michael
Novak, Gregory Vall, and George Weigel.
The twentieth century will forever be marked by the horrific event
of the Shoah. As a young man, the future John Paul II witnessed
this horror during the Nazi occupation of Poland. His pontificate
achieved a number of groundbreaking steps in the Catholic Church's
relationship with the Jewish people. This book both reflects upon
John Paul II's achievements, and seeks to continue the theological
and philosophical dialogue that he cherished. By examining together
the words and deeds of John Paul II, eminent Jewish and Catholic
scholars exemplify in this volume the dialogue that John Paul
fostered. Together, Jews and Catholics can encourage each other in
the tasks of knowing the Creator, living a life worthy of the
created dignity that human beings possess, and defending the
vulnerable among us. As Dostoevsky warned before the horrors of the
twentieth century, without God, anything is permitted. Following in
the footsteps of John Paul II, we discover that our search for
meaning and truth is one that needs to be undertaken arm-in-arm.
Contributors include Hadley Arkes, David G. Dalin, Robert P.
George, Matthew Levering, Bruce Marshall, David Novak, Michael
Novak, Gregory Vall, and George Weigel.
Learning Christ is a thorough theological and historical
engagement. The book should be read by students and scholars of
early Christianity, but is written clearly enough to be accessible
to interested readers outside of the academy. Vail's implementation
of the 'hermeneutic of understanding and empathy' has provided not
only an in-depth analysis of Ignatius's letters, but potentially a
helpful way to engage other figures in church history
theologically.""-Anglican Theological Review ""This is a careful
analysis of the letters of Ignatius with no lack of scholarly
erudition...""-Choice ""Learning Christ is well worth the time put
into reading it carefully. It is a book that places Vall among
those scholars who are also capable teachers, allowing fairly easy
access to difficult material, providing what is also an enjoyable
and rewarding reading experience.""-The Downside Review ""Through
such an analysis Vall constructs a thoroughgoing theology from the
letters of Ignatius, which is both sophisticated and
coherent.""-The Expository Times ""His study will be a valuable
resource for those interested in positioning the Antiochene bishop
within the broader currents of Catholic theology.""-Religious
Studies Review ""In ten clear and illuminating chapters, Gregory
Vall brings the reader through the many legends and apocryphal
assumptions surrounding Ignatius and his thinking... Vall
specializes in matters where the New Testament and the Apostolic
Fathers converge, and his latest is a welcome contribution in just
such a field.""-The Thomist
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