Shaking heaven and earth
Book Description
This scholarly collection emerges from a symposium celebrating the retirement of two distinguished biblical scholars, Walter Brueggemann and Charles Cousar, at Columbia Theological Seminary. The volume brings together leading voices in contemporary biblical studies who share a commitment to engaging scripture in dynamic relationship with both church life and the broader world.
Each contributor demonstrates the three-fold approach that defined the honorees' influential careers: rigorous biblical scholarship, meaningful connection to faith communities, and thoughtful engagement with contemporary social realities. Rather than treating these as separate domains, the authors explore how scripture speaks into the complexities of modern life while remaining grounded in careful textual analysis and theological reflection.
The collection showcases cutting-edge biblical interpretation that refuses to remain confined to academic circles. Instead, these scholars follow Brueggemann and Cousar's example of making ancient texts relevant for today's spiritual seekers and faith communities. The work demonstrates how serious biblical study can inform both personal spiritual growth and collective responses to the challenges facing our world.
For readers interested in deepening their understanding of how scripture connects to contemporary life, this volume offers insights from scholars who have dedicated their careers to bridging the gap between ancient wisdom and modern application. The book serves both as tribute to two influential teachers and as a resource for those seeking to engage biblical texts with both intellectual rigor and practical relevance.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Short (< 200 pages) (~5 hours)
📄 Length: 170 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Critique, interprétation
- ✓ Explore Congresses
- ✓ Explore Congrès
- ✓ Explore Bibelwissenschaft
- ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
- ✓ Explore Church and the world
- ✓ Explore Église et le monde
- ✓ Explore Enseignement biblique
