Barth's Theology of Interpretation / Edition 1

by Donald Wood

Overview

Through his single-minded insistence on the priority of the Bible in the life of the church, Karl Barth (1886-1968) decisively shaped the course of twentieth-century Christian theology. Drawing on both familiar texts and recently published archival material, Barth's Theology of Interpretation sheds new light on Barth's account of just what it is that scripture gives and requires. In tracing the movement of Barth’s earlier thinking about scriptural reading, the book also raises important questions about the ways in which Barth can continue to influence contemporary discussions about the theological interpretation of scripture.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780754654575
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/28/2007
Series:	Barth Studies
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	204
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Introduction; Chapter 1 Discoveries and Developments; Chapter 2 History and the Politics of Interpretation; Chapter 3 Revelation and the Grounds of Interpretation; Chapter 4 Hearing and Obeying the Word of God; Chapter 5 Conclusion;

Editorial Reviews

’Wood is always in control of his argument, a scholarly skill matched by his talent for writing. This is a significant contribution to the relevant literature, and, generally, one of the most fruitful studies of Barth. It will be of particular interest to those involved in the 'theological interpretation of Scripture', but ultimately every biblical interpreter needs to read Wood's study.’ The Expository Times

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