Fortress Commentary on the Bible: The New Testament by Margaret Aymer (English)

Description: Fortress Commentary on the Bible by Margaret Aymer, Cynthia Briggs Kittredge, David A. Sanchez Presents a balanced synthesis of the scholarship, enabling readers to interpret Scripture for a complex and pluralistic world. In this book, the introductory articles and section introductions discuss the dramatic challenges that have shaped contemporary interpretation of the New Testament. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Fortress Commentary on the Bible: The New Testament presents a balanced synthesis of current scholarship, enabling readers to interpret Scripture for a complex and pluralistic world. The contributors bring a rich diversity of perspectives to the task of connecting solid historical critical analysis of Scripture with sensitivity to theological, cultural, and interpretive issues arising in our encounter with the text. The contributors represent a broad array of theological commitment - Protestants, Catholics, Jews, and others. The introductory articles and section introductions in the volume discuss the dramatic challenges that have shaped contemporary interpretation of the New Testament. Individual book articles provide an introduction and commentary on key sense units that are explored through the lenses of three critical questions: The Text in its Ancient Context. What did the text probably mean in its original historical and cultural context? The Text in the Interpretive Tradition. How have centuries of reading and interpreting shaped our understanding of the text? The Text in Contemporary Discussion.What are the unique challenges and interpretive questions the text addresses for readers and hearers today? Author Biography Margaret Aymer is associate professor of New Testament and Chair of Biblical Studies at the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, Georgia, where she teaches courses in New Testament, exegesis, and biblical hermeneutics. Cynthia Briggs Kittredge is the president, dean, and professor of New Testament at Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas. David A. Sanchez is associate professor of theological studies at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California. Long Description The Fortress Commentary on the Bible: The New Testament presents a balanced synthesis of current scholarship, enabling readers to interpret Scripture for a complex and pluralistic world. The contributors bring a rich diversity of perspectives to the task of connecting solid historical critical analysis of Scripture with sensitivity to theological, cultural, and interpretive issues arising in our encounter with the text. The contributors represent a broad array of theological commitment - Protestants, Catholics, Jews, and others. The introductory articles and section introductions in the volume discuss the dramatic challenges that have shaped contemporary interpretation of the New Testament. Individual book articles provide an introduction and commentary on key sense units that are explored through the lenses of three critical questions: The Text in its Ancient Context. What did the text probably mean in its original historical and cultural context? The Text in the Interpretive Tradition. How have centuries of reading and interpreting shaped our understanding of the text? The Text in Contemporary Discussion. What are the unique challenges and interpretive questions the text addresses for readers and hearers today? Details ISBN0800699173 Year 2014 ISBN-10 0800699173 ISBN-13 9780800699178 Format Hardcover Pages 700 Author David A. Sanchez Media Book Publication Date 2014-10-01 Short Title FORTRESS COMMENTARY ON THE BIB Language English Subtitle The New Testament UK Release Date 2014-10-01 Country of Publication United States NZ Release Date 2014-10-01 US Release Date 2014-10-01 Imprint Fortress Press,U.S. Alternative 9781451489552 Edited by David A. Sanchez DEWEY 225.7 Audience Further / Higher Education AU Release Date 2014-09-30 Publisher Augsburg Fortress Publishers We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133016422;

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