Excellent4.8 out of 5On Trustpilot
  1. Christian Books/
  2. Bible Study

Meanings

The Bible as Document and as Guide

by Krister Stendahl

  • Paperback
  • 254 pages
  • Publisher: Fortress Press,U.S.
  • 15.3 x 22.9 x 1.5 cm

£18.95

Free UK Delivery

Available - Usually dispatched within 3 days

Buying for a school or church? Upgrade to a FREE Eden Advance Account

For Christians seeking deeper biblical understanding

Addresses misconceptions and biases in scripture

You will gain clarity on scripture's meaning today

Explore the depths of scripture with Krister Stendahl's insightful essays.

Free delivery on orders over £10

Recovering the strangeness of scripture for the life of the church These essays reveal the consistency and integrity of a master exegete, New Testament theologian, and churchman. Stendahl brings to the biblical text a constant concern to discover what was meant by a particular biblical passage, as free as possible of the doctrinal or cultural preoccupations of intervening centuries, but also to reflect on what the text means to us today, ever alert to the ways scripture has fueled anti-semitism, the subordination of women, and other forms of prejudice and injury. The combination of respect shown here for the diversity of meanings in scripture and the urgency of reflecting critically and faithfully on our contemporary responsibilities in light of scripture is irresistible. The collection is a testament to the wide range of Stendahl 's interests and the depth of his perception. The hard eyes Stendahl turns upon scripture also have a glint in them, sometimes reminding his audience of a vision yet larger than scripture, to which scripture is intended to point. . . . Frederick H. Borsch, Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia Our answers to [the issues with which Stendahl deals] will not always be the same as his. Yet our own convictions will be clarified even more than they will be challenged by the thoughts of this giant among New Testament scholars. John Howard Rhys, School of Theology at Sewanee There can only be admiration for the candor with which [Stendahl] pokes holes in the pompous balloons of pious zealotism. His minimalism pushes toward the acceptance of finiteness and creatureliness yes, even for theologians! Robin Scroggs, Chicago Theological Seminary Do not miss this thought-provoking collection form one of the church 's outstanding biblical scholars. David Rhoads, Lutheran School of Theology in ChicagoKrister Stendahl was Andrew W. Mellon Professor Emeritus and former Dean at Harvard Divinity School, and Bishop Emeritus of Stockholm. Among his many writings is Paul among Jews and Gentiles (Fortress Press, 1976) and Final Account (Fortress Press, 1995).
Meanings and Incomparable
IncomparableMeanings

  • Author

    Krister Stendahl

  • Book Format

    Paperback / softback

  • Publisher

    Fortress Press,U.S.

  • Published

    October 2008

  • Edition

    2nd

  • Weight

    368g

  • Page Count

    254

  • Dimensions

    15.3 x 22.9 x 1.5 cm

  • ISBN

    9780800663667

  • ISBN-10

    0800663667

  • Eden Code

    4315041

Over 14,000 churches and schools have upgraded to an Advance Account and we‘d love to welcome you into this free program. We know that church volunteers and school teachers often use their own money, then have claim it back on on an expense form. We can take all of that hassle away by invoicing your church or school directly and delivering your order straight away.

Opening an account is quick and easy, with most accounts being approved and setup within a few hours of filling in the form below (on weekdays, not weekends). As soon as we‘ve approved the application we‘ll send you an email to let you know that its done.

Upgrade to a FREE Eden Advance Account
Write a review
      Ask a question