Using the Bible in practical theology : historical and contemporary perspectives / by Zoë Bennett, Cambridge Theological Federation with Anglia Ruskin University, UK.

Author/creator Bennett, Zoë
Format Book
PublicationFarnham, Surrey, England ; Burlington, VT : Ashgate, [2013]
Copyright Date©2013
Descriptionviii, 150 pages ; 24 cm.
Subjects

SeriesExplorations in practical, pastoral, and empirical theology
Explorations in practical, pastoral, and empirical theology. ^A565020
Contents Part I: Using the Bible: the reader of multiple texts. The text of the Bible and the text of life -- Putting ourselves in the picture -- A tale of two traditions -- Part II: John Ruskin: 'to see clearly... is poetry, prophecy, and religion all in one.' 'Our national archangel' -- Ruskin's biblical interpretation -- On seeing clearly -- On seeing with the heart -- On prophetic seeing -- Part III: The Bible and theology in the public sphere. A resignation and an interview: the Bible and corporate finance -- A crisis and a judgement call: the Bible and international conflict -- Towards a biblically informed practical and public theology.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 137-146) and index.
LCCN 2012049674
ISBN9781409437925 (alk. paper)
ISBN1409437922 (alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks BS476 .B446 2013 ✔ Available Place Hold