Beyond the Bible
Subtitle: Moving from Scripture to Theology (Acadia Studies in Bible and Theology)
Publisher: Baker Academic
Published: July 1, 2004
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 136
ISBN-13: 9780801027758
Subjects: N.T; Theology; Dogma, Development of; Bible; Religion; Religion - Commentaries / Reference; Hermeneutics; Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - General; Biblical Studies - Exegesis & Hermeneutics; Biblical Studies: General Studies, Hermeneutics/Exegesis; Religion / Bible / Hermeneutics; Theology, Doctrinal
Description: Applying scriptural insight to contemporary issues is one of the most important, yet most difficult, tasks that the church faces. The Bible, though written long ago, can speak authoritatively to contemporary ethical, doctrinal, and practical issues. Respected author I. Howard Marshall offers guidance for this perennial task in Beyond the Bible.

Using a "principled approach," Marshall moves from Scripture itself to contemporary understanding and application of Scripture. He examines how principles can be established from Scripture, whether explicitly or implicitly, and explores how the continuing development of insight can provide us with guidelines for the ongoing task of developing and applying Christian theology. Responses from Kevin Vanhoozer and Stanley Porter are included.

Students and scholars of the Bible and theology will be interested in this latest work from I. Howard Marshall, and it offers an accessible approach to a perennial topic of concern that pastors, church leaders, and interested laity will appreciate.