Treasure the Word: A Layperson's Guide to Interpreting Scripture (Wesleyan Theological Perspectives) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0898274125 ISBN 13: 9780898274127

Publisher: Wesleyan Pub House, 2009

Synopsis

Sound interpretation of Scripture is the foundation of a Christ-centered, transformative ministry and the centerpiece of a vibrant spiritual life. The fourth volume in the Wesleyan Theological Perspectives series offers practical help for those seeking to interpret Scripture and apply it to their lives. This helpful book outlines a uniquely Wesleyan approach to Scripture interpretation, which emphasizes the importance of reason, tradition, and experience while maintaining awareness of the Holy Spirit's role in guiding the interpreter. Practical chapters examine John Wesley's approach to interpreting Scripture, as well as important factors for interpretation such as genre, culture, language, theology, and story. The final section of the book demonstrates how to apply solid principles for Bible interpretation through a variety of examples that show both correct and incorrect uses of Scripture. (Out of Print)

About this title

About the Author

Joseph Coleson is a professor of Old Testament at Nazarene Theological Seminary and an ordained minister in The Wesleyan Church. Coleson is a translator of the New Living Translation of the Bible and has edited three volumes in the Wesleyan Theological Perspectives series.

From the Inside Flap

The fourth volume in the Wesleyan Theological Perspectives series offers practical help for those seeking to interpret Scripture and apply it to their lives. This helpful book outlines a uniquely Wesleyan approach to Scripture interpretation, which emphasizes the importance of reason, tradition, and experience while maintaining awareness of the Holy Spirit's role in guiding the interpreter.

Practical chapters examine John Wesley's approach to interpreting Scripture, as well as important factors for interpretation such as genre, culture, language, theology, and story. The final section of the book demonstrates how to apply solid principles for Bible interpretation through a variety of examples that show both correct and incorrect uses of Scripture.

Pastors and teachers will gain a fresh appreciation for the treasure available to us in Scripture and will be equipped to employ a distinctively Wesleyan approach to understanding Scripture.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wesleyan Pub House
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0898274125
• ISBN 13: 9780898274127
• Binding: Perfect Paperback
• Number of pages: 208
• Editor: Coleson Joseph