First Theology by Kevin J Vanhoozer
"This is a book on theological hermeneutics. It is a plea for being hermeneutical about theology and for being theological about hermeneutics. It is an argument for treating the questions of God, Scripture and hermeneutics as one problem. This one problem defines what I call 'first theology'" (from the preface). In twelve chapters, Kevin Vanhoozer explores various dimensions of doing first theology and illuminates not only how we can talk about God but how we can begin with the Word of God and act on the basis of that Word. Blazing a pathway for recovering the unity of biblical studies and theological reflection, he addresses the challenges presented by the contemporary so-called postmodern situation, especially deconstructionism. Not only does a way of doing God-centred biblical interpretation come to light through Vanhoozer's explorations, but the triune identity of a God who is communicative, loving and sovereign also comes into focus. This is a book for students, pastors and teachers who have an interest in the nature of God, the nature of Scripture, the nature of theology, and the nature of hermeneutics and how they are all necessarily interrelated to the glory of God.
For those who want a lucid, challenging and deeply thoughtful presentation of theology at its best, this is the book.. a must-read for all who are searching for meaning and a current theological landscape.' * Grant Osborne Trinity Evangelical Divinity School *
Kevin J. Vanhoozer (PhD, University of Cambridge), one of the leading evangelical theologians in the world, is research professor of systematic theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. He previously taught at Wheaton College and the University of Edinburgh. He is the author or editor of many books, including Everyday Theology, The Drama of Doctrine, and the award-winning Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible. Owen Strachan (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is president of the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood and serves as assistant professor of Christian theology and church history at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Boyce College in Louisville, Kentucky. He also serves as director of the Carl F. H. Henry Institute for Evangelical Engagement at SBTS and as a Fellow with the Center for Pastor Theologians. He is the coauthor of The Essential Edwards Collection and the author of Risky Gospel.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780851112671 |
| ISBN 10 | 0851112676 |
| Title | First Theology |
| Author | Kevin J Vanhoozer |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Inter-Varsity Press |
| Year published | 2002-07-19 |
| Number of pages | 350 |
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