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Hermeneutic of Imagination: Unlocking Scripture's Full Potential

  • Hardback
  • 224 pages
  • Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
  • 15.3 x 22.9 x 1.7 cm

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For students and scholars of biblical studies

Explains the role of imagination in interpretation

Helps you connect with Scripture more deeply

A fresh exploration of how sanctified imagination enriches our engagement with the biblical text.

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The Bible is not merely a collection of data to be analysed, but a living narrative that invites us to participate in God's story. In this insightful volume, Knut M. Heim and Jeffrey R. Oetter propose that a 'hermeneutic of imagination' is essential for unlocking the full potential of Scripture. Moving beyond dry, critical methodologies, they demonstrate how the sanctified imagination allows readers to perceive the deeper spiritual realities embedded in the text. By bridging the gap between historical context and contemporary experience, this work provides a robust framework for reading the Bible in a way that is both intellectually rigorous and spiritually transformative. Whether you are a student, a pastor, or a dedicated reader of the Word, this book invites you to step inside the biblical world and discover how a creative, prayerful engagement with the text can bring the ancient truth of God to life in our modern age. It is an essential resource for those seeking to move from mere study to a living encounter with the inspired narrative of Scripture.

  • Title

    Hermeneutic of Imagination: Unlocking Scripture's Full Potential

  • Authors

    Knut M. Heim +1

  • Book Format

    Hardcover

  • Publisher

    Baker Publishing Group

  • Published

    August 2025

  • Weight

    473g

  • Page Count

    224

  • Dimensions

    15.3 x 22.9 x 1.7 cm

  • ISBN

    9781540969170

  • ISBN-10

    1540969177

  • Eden Code

    7261782