tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6547653347296107692.post2728916081350137004..comments2024-01-09T12:59:32.666+01:00Comments on Narrative and Ontology: The canonical approach - a quick responsePhil Sumpterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16491514886782881340noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6547653347296107692.post-14931156359989336162008-12-03T09:39:00.000+01:002008-12-03T09:39:00.000+01:00Here's the post for those who are interested: http...Here's the post for those who are interested: http://narrativeandontology.blogspot.com/2008/12/what-are-bs-childs-weaknesses.html.Phil Sumpterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16491514886782881340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6547653347296107692.post-88622302774457100572008-11-30T15:34:00.000+01:002008-11-30T15:34:00.000+01:00John Lyons,just wanted to let you know that I've f...John Lyons,<BR/><BR/>just wanted to let you know that I've finally written up a response. Thanks for the question. I'll post it in the text few days and let you know when.Phil Sumpterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16491514886782881340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6547653347296107692.post-56171558782610653242008-11-14T23:41:00.000+01:002008-11-14T23:41:00.000+01:00I look forward to digging into some of the above m...I look forward to digging into some of the above mentioned titles. Being that I only have a few weeks in between the Fall and January semester I will probably stick with his Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments and the essay that you have recommended, and dig into the other titles at a later date. <BR/><BR/>I appreciate the suggestions!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6547653347296107692.post-86568653668244365392008-11-14T18:01:00.000+01:002008-11-14T18:01:00.000+01:00John, great questions. I'll need a while to think ...John, <BR/><BR/>great questions. I'll need a while to think about an answer, so please bear with me and I'll get back to you. <BR/><BR/>Adam,<BR/><BR/>I'm delighted that you want to discover one of the most brilliant Biblical scholars of the last couple centuries (I mean that). I think understanding Childs is hard work, as evidenced by his constant misprepresentation in the secondary literature. He's a global thinker and tries to leave no ground uncovered, so I think it would be good to get a smattering of bits of all his work. That would help you get a grasp of the parts. Here's a suggested list, in order of how to read it(italics=book, "quote"=article; you can get an exhaustive bibliography <A HREF="http://www.danieldriver.com/research/bscbib.html" REL="nofollow">here</A>:<BR/><BR/>"Interpretation in Faith," "Prophecy and Fulfilment," "The Canonical Shape of the Prophetic Literature," <EM>Introduction to the Old Testament as Scripture</EM>, <EM>Old Testament Theology in a Canonical Context</EM>, <EM>Introduction to the New Testament as Canon</EM>, <EM>Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments</EM>, "Does the Old Testament witness to Jesus Chris?", "Biblical Interpretation amidst cultural change", "Retrospective Reading of Old Testament Prophets."<BR/><BR/>Round this off with his two commentaries, which frame his entire career, with an eye for the continuities between them: <EM>Exodus</EM> and <EM>Isaiah</EM>. <BR/><BR/>And finally, the best explanation and defence of Childs is by Seitz, in the SHS book "Canon and biblical interpretation" called, I think, "The canonical approach and theological interpretation."All this is off the top of my head. <BR/><BR/>If you haven't much time, stick to his Biblical Theology of the O and N Testaments and his essay "Retrospective Reading of OT Prophets."<BR/><BR/>If you have trouble finding anything let me know and I'll figure out the proper titles for you.Hope that helps ...Phil Sumpterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16491514886782881340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6547653347296107692.post-51729685835050901492008-11-14T13:11:00.000+01:002008-11-14T13:11:00.000+01:00Thanks for a great blog post. My academic trainin...Thanks for a great blog post. My academic training has sadly not run near the work of Childs. Over this winter break, I would like to begin reading and acquainting myself with his work. Would you suggest a good entry point text?<BR/><BR/>Thanks,<BR/>Adam CouturierAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6547653347296107692.post-40133962480968603132008-11-14T08:23:00.000+01:002008-11-14T08:23:00.000+01:00Phil,I have looked at your posts with interest but...Phil,<BR/><BR/>I have looked at your posts with interest but have not done so consistently. You may have answered my two questions before then and a pointer here would suffice. <BR/><BR/>Where do you think Childs is at his weakest?<BR/><BR/>How would you defend him on that point(s)?John Lyonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07299727033033232363noreply@blogger.com