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Publication Date: 19 Jul 2002
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Apollos
Page Count: 350
Author: Kevin J Vanhoozer
ISBN-13: 9780851112671

First Theology

God, Scripture And Hermeneutics
By Kevin J Vanhoozer
Paperback
ISBN: 9780851112671
£19.99

Summary of First Theology

"This is a book on theological hermeneutics. It is a plea for being hermeneutical about theology and for being theological about hermeneutics. It is an argument for treating the questions of God, Scripture and hermeneutics as one problem. This one problem defines what I call 'first theology'" (from the preface).
In twelve chapters, Kevin Vanhoozer explores various dimensions of doing first theology and illuminates not only how we can talk about God but how we can begin with the Word of God and act on the basis of that Word. Blazing a pathway for recovering the unity of biblical studies and theological reflection, he addresses the challenges presented by the contemporary so-called postmodern situation, especially deconstructionism. Not only does a way of doing God-centred biblical interpretation come to light through Vanhoozer's explorations, but the triune identity of a God who is communicative, loving and sovereign also comes into focus.
This is a book for students, pastors and teachers who have an interest in the nature of God, the nature of Scripture, the nature of theology, and the nature of hermeneutics and how they are all necessarily interrelated to the glory of God.
Press Reviews

For those who want a lucid, challenging and deeply thoughtful presentation of theology at its best, this is the book... a must-read for all who are searching for meaning and a current theological landscape.'

- Grant Osborne Trinity Evangelical Divinity School