Biblical Exegesis and Systematic Theology: Toward Mutual Benefit
Notwithstanding the legitimate distinction between biblical studies and systematic theology, these disciplines can and should benefit from each other. On the one hand, biblical studies deals with texts that make claims about God that are read primarily in a liturgical context by people with a faith...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Brill
2022
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| In: |
Journal of reformed theology
Year: 2022, Volume: 16, Issue: 3, Pages: 173-193 |
| IxTheo Classification: | HA Bible NAA Systematic theology |
| Further subjects: | B
Methodology
B Systematic Theology B Biblical Studies B Hermeneutics |
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| Summary: | Notwithstanding the legitimate distinction between biblical studies and systematic theology, these disciplines can and should benefit from each other. On the one hand, biblical studies deals with texts that make claims about God that are read primarily in a liturgical context by people with a faith commitment. Accordingly, while the distantiation of an academic approach is helpful, a systematic theological dimension enriches the otherwise rather naturalistic biblical studies. On the other hand, systematic theology needs biblical studies. Historical Christian theology shows that abstract theology without engagement with biblical studies becomes arid. Current emphases on history, language, narrative, and Israel offer opportunities to connect the two disciplines. This article sketches a methodology for the mutual benefit of biblical studies and systematic theology. |
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| ISSN: | 1569-7312 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of reformed theology
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1163/15697312-bja10029 |