Reading the Way to Heaven: A Wesleyan Theological Hermeneutic of Scripture (Journal of Theological Interpretation Supplements)
Book Description
In an era where biblical interpretation often feels divided between academic scholarship and lived faith, Steven Joe Koskie Jr. bridges this gap by exploring how John Wesley's approach to Scripture can inform contemporary spiritual understanding. This scholarly yet accessible work examines Wesley's interpretive methods not as historical curiosity, but as a living tradition that continues to shape how believers engage with sacred texts.
Koskie demonstrates how Wesley's hermeneutics operated through careful attention to context, grammar, and what he calls "ruled reading" of Scripture's literal meaning. Rather than simply cataloging Wesley's methods, the author critically engages with these practices, revealing both their enduring value and areas where contemporary Wesleyan interpretation has evolved beyond its founder's original framework.
The book presents a compelling vision of biblical interpretation as fundamentally communal rather than individualistic. Where Wesley emphasized personal salvation, Koskie argues for understanding Scripture reading within the Spirit-formed community of the church. This shift transforms biblical interpretation from private study into a means of grace, where the Holy Spirit works through Scripture to reshape readers' identities as children of God.
For those seeking to understand how ancient texts speak to modern spiritual formation, this work offers a thoughtful exploration of how Scripture reading can become a transformative practice. Koskie shows how engaging with biblical texts through a Wesleyan lens invites readers into deeper participation in the life and identity of Christ himself.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~6 hours)
📄 Length: 208 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
- ✓ Explore Wesley, john, 1703-1791
- ✓ Explore Hermeneutics
- ✓ Explore Criticism, interpretation
- ✓ Explore Bible
- ✓ Explore Bible, criticism, interpretation, etc.
- ✓ Explore Doctrines
- ✓ Explore Doctrinal Theology
