Four Views on Moving Beyond the Bible to Theology (Counterpoints: Bible and Theology)

Learn to identify, evaluate, and refine your approach to forming theological conclusions based on the biblical text.The Bible has long served as the standard for Christian practice, yet believers still disagree on how biblical passages should be interpreted and applied. Only when readers fully understand the constructs that inform their process of moving from Scripture to theologyand those of otherscan Christians fully evaluate teachings that claim to be biblical.In this bookpart of the Counterpoints seriesscholars who affirm an inspired Bible, relevant and authoritative for every era, present models they consider most faithful to Scripture Walter C. Kaiser, Jr.: Principlizing Model Daniel M. Doriani: RedemptiveHistorical Model Kevin J. Vanhoozer: DramaofRedemption Model William J. Webb: RedemptiveMovement ModelEach position receives critiques from the proponents of the other views. Moreover, due to the farreaching implications this topic holds for biblical studies, theology, and church teaching, this book includes three additional reflections by Christopher J. H. Wright, Mark L. Strauss, and Al Wolters on the theological and practical interpretation of biblical texts.The Counterpoints series presents a comparison and critique of scholarly views on topics important to Christians that are both fairminded and respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a onestop reference that allows readers to evaluate the different positions on a specific issue and form their own, educated opinion.