Gaining a heart of wisdom
Subtitle: a model for theological interpretation of Scripture
By: Barry A. Jones
Publisher: Smyth & Helwys Publishing
Published: 2019
Place of publication: Macon, GA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 148
ISBN-13: 9781641730938
Subjects: Hermeneutics; Theology; Wisdom; Religious aspects; Bible
Description: "In this book, the author describes a model of theological interpretation of the Bible that brings together different approaches to reading it in a way that is appropriate to the nature of the text as Scripture while also making use of the best resources that have been developed in the long history of biblical study. In the context of the theological interpretation of Scripture, the goal of gaining a wise heart takes on yet another layer of meaning. Wisdom includes making full use of the skills of critical interpretation of the Bible and, at the same time, integrating this knowledge into a life of spiritual integrity and unity that is symbolized by the biblical metaphor of the heart. A wise heart is one that can bring the best of critical study and spiritual devotion together in service to God and others"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 133-148).
Table of contents: title: To gain a wise heart: a prayer and a quest; title: Four conversations: a model for theological interpretation of Scripture; title: The common sense of the text: a conversation with the Church; title: The critical sense of the text: a conversation with biblical scholars; title: The canonical sense of the text: a conversation with theologians; title: The contextual sense of the text: a conversation with the world; title: Conclusion: worshiping God with a wise heart.