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The Promise of Scriptural Reasoning
Df David F Ford
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Description for The Promise of Scriptural Reasoning
Paperback. * A group of scholar-practitioners of Islam, Judaism and Christianity invite readers to share in their understanding of scriptural text study and of disciplined reasoning. * Grapples with questions ranging from the nature of scripture and revelation to the relevance of philosophies such as idealism, pragmatism and phenomenology. Editor(s): Ford, David F.; Pecknold, C. C. Series: Directions in Modern Theology. Num Pages: 232 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRAC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 322.
With this volume, a group of scholar-practitioners of Islam, Judaism and Christianity invite readers to share in their understanding of scriptural text study and disciplined reasoning.
With this volume, a group of scholar-practitioners of Islam, Judaism and Christianity invite readers to share in their understanding of scriptural text study and disciplined reasoning.
- Grapples with questions ranging from the nature of scripture and revelation to the relevance of philosophies such as idealism, pragmatism and phenomenology.
- Offers a constructive alternative to modernity, going deep into the scriptures while also drawing critically on modern philosophies and methodologies.
- Shows how Muslim, Jewish and Christian believers can study, reason and work together in a way that does not compromise their religious integrity ... Read more
- A timely publication, of interest to all those interested in interfaith dialogue or in the nature of scriptural study.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
Series
Directions in Modern Theology
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405146302
SKU
V9781405146302
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99-50
About Df David F Ford
David F. Ford is Regius Professor of Divinity and a Fellow of Selwyn College at the University of Cambridge. He is also Director of the Cambridge Interfaith Programme and Chair of the Management Committee of the Centre for Advanced Religious and Theological Studies. Among his publications are Self and Salvation: Being Transformed (1999), Theology: A Very Short Introduction (1999), and ... Read more
Reviews for The Promise of Scriptural Reasoning
"This volume certainly provides a valuable distillation of the wisdom and expertise of a distinguished group of SR practitioners, and will resonate with many." (Theology, November 2008) “The practice of scriptural reasoning is one of the most imaginative…approaches to interreligious dialogue…this collection can serve as a guide…for the sake of mutual hospitality.” (Christian Century)