Biblical scholars have generally prided themselves on their independence from systematic theology. Yet their greatest achievements have been accomplished in those periods when constructive theology was strong and verile.B.S. Childs, "A Tale of Two Testaments," Interpretation 26/1 (1972), 20-29.
OLD TESTAMENT THEOLOGY: The "OT" bit references historical, literary, cultural issues (the particulars), the "theology" bit references the Big Picture (and why it matters). These two poles are expressed in the title. This blog concerns everything in between.
Wednesday, 4 June 2008
Another Childs Quote: Constructive theology and Exegesis
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