Reformed Theology

by Alston, Wallace M., Jr.

• ISBN13: 9780802803863
• ISBN10: 0802803865
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-07-30
• Publisher: Eerdmans Pub Co

Summary

A dynamic array of scholars here inspects the role of the Reformed confessional tradition in the reading and interpretation of Scripture. Written by contributors not only from the West but also from Hungary, Romania, India, South Africa, and China, these essays recognize the influence of one??'s context in doing exegetical work. Wide-ranging and lucid, Reformed Theology: Identity and Ecumenicity II is an excellent resource for readers looking to examine current biblical and theological trends in Reformed thought. Contributors: Denise M. Ackermann Peter Balla Brian K. Blount Hendrik Bosman H. Russel Botman William P. Brown H. J. Bernard Combrink Beverly Roberts Gaventa Zsolt Gereb Theodore Hiebert Jaqueline E. Lapsley Bernard Lategan James Luther Mays J. Clinton McCann Jr. Alexander J. McKelway Patrick D. Miller Elna Mouton Piet J. Naud? Ed Noort E. A. Obeng Douglas F. Ottati Ronald A. Piper Cynthia L. Rigby D. R. Sadananda Konrad Schmid Dirk Smit Iain Torrance Hans Weder Carver T. Yu

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. ix
Tamar's Cry: Re-Reading an Ancient Text in the Midst of an HIV/AIDS Pandemic	p. 1
Individual Texts and Overall Pictures	p. 34
Reading Contextually as Reading Reformed	p. 43
Old Testament Studies from African Perspectives: A Research Survey and Some Suggestions about Future Trends	p. 58
Rejoice in Hope: The Bible and the Current Crisis of Despair	p. 66
Calvin and Qoheleth Meet after a Hard Day's Night; or, Does Ecclesiastes Have a "Protestant" Work Ethic?	p. 74
The Contribution of Socio-Rhetorical Interpretation to the Reformed Interpretation of Scripture	p. 91
To Glorify God and Enjoy God Forever: A Place for Joy in Reformed Readings of Scripture	p. 107
The Reflection of the Reformed Confessional Character in the Method Applied in Twentieth-Century Transylvanian Hungarian Exegetical Work	p. 116
Babel: Babble or Blueprint? Calvin, Cultural Diversity, and the Interpretation of Genesis 11:1-9	p. 127
Ezekiel through the Spectacles of Faith	p. 146
History, Historiography, and Reformed Hermeneutics at Stellenbosch: Dealing with a Hermeneutical Deficit and Its Consequences	p. 157
Now I Know: An Exposition of Genesis 22:1-19 and Matthew 26:36-56	p. 172
The Book of Psalms: A Reformed Exegetical Perspective	p. 190
The Spirit and the Letter	p. 198
Old Testament Exegesis in the Reformed Perspective: The Case of the Commandments	p. 217
Surprised by New Contexts? Challenges of Reformed Exegesis from within Liminal Spaces	p. 230
Reformed Confessions as Hermeneutical Problem: A Case Study of the Belhar Confession	p. 242
The Role of History and the Theology of the Old Testament	p. 261
Relevance of the Reformed Faith to Ghana	p. 278
Helping Us Know What to Look For: How the Service for the Lord's Day of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Influences the Interpretation of Scripture	p. 287
Brokering Access to God: Reformed Perspectives and Contemporary Study of the Historical Jesus	p. 304
Redeeming Words: Hypostatic Union and the Reading of Scripture	p. 331
The Johannine Logos: Interpreting Jesus in a Multi-Religious Context	p. 349
Creation, Fall, and Sin: The Question of Denominationally Specific Interpretations as Shown in the Reception of the Paradise Narrative	p. 373
Rhetoric and Ethic? A Reformed Perspective on the Politics of Reading the Bible	p. 385
Peacemaking and Humanitarian Intervention: The Contribution of the Reformed Tradition to the Morality of Conflict after the Cold War	p. 419
Sachkritik as a Fundamental Device for Theological Interpretation	p. 430
Hermeneutical Discussions Today and the Relevance of Calvin	p. 441
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