Receiving the Bible in faith
Book Description
In an era where faith and scholarship often seem at odds, many believers find themselves caught between reverent devotion to Scripture and rigorous academic inquiry. David M. Williams addresses this fundamental challenge by exploring how contemporary thinkers navigate the complex relationship between traditional theological approaches and modern biblical criticism.
This thoughtful examination centers on four influential figures who have dedicated their careers to bridging these seemingly opposing perspectives. Williams analyzes the work of biblical scholars Raymond Brown and Brevard Childs alongside theologians Juan Luis Segundo and Henri de Lubac, each of whom has sought to honor both faithful practice and historical methodology in their approach to Scripture.
The tension Williams explores is both ancient and immediate. Where Church Fathers once proclaimed "we listen to God when we read," modern critical scholarship treats biblical texts as historical documents to be examined like any other ancient writing. For those who refuse to abandon either their faith commitment or their intellectual integrity, this creates a profound challenge that demands careful consideration.
Through sustained analysis of these contemporary voices, Williams offers readers a pathway for engaging Scripture that respects both its sacred character and its historical context. The book serves as both an accessible introduction for students encountering these issues and a sophisticated resource for advanced readers seeking to understand how faith and scholarship can inform rather than undermine each other.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~7 hours)
📄 Length: 244 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Relation to the Old Testament
- ✓ Explore Biblical scholars
- ✓ Explore Rooms-katholicisme
- ✓ Explore Bibelwissenschaft
- ✓ Explore History
- ✓ Explore Exegese
- ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
- ✓ Explore Bible, relation of n. t. to o. t.
