Sola Scriptura
Book Description
In this thought-provoking exploration of scriptural authority, Nadine Hamilton presents a collection of ten scholarly contributions that examine how sacred texts acquire their normative power and binding influence. Rather than treating scripture as a static principle, this work reveals the dynamic processes through which written and transmitted religious materials become authoritative guides for faith communities.
The book delves into the historical and political conditions that shape normative religious discourse, recognizing that the question of biblical authority remains a living, contested practice. Hamilton and her contributors argue for understanding scripture not as a fixed principle but as what they term a "principle of dispute" - acknowledging that sacred texts must continually prove their relevance through lived experience and ongoing interpretation.
Drawing from multiple disciplinary perspectives including legal, historical, systematic theological, practical theological, and exegetical approaches, this volume illuminates the complex ways communities wrestle with scriptural normativity. The authors examine how the biblical canon functions as a "unified rule and guideline" while simultaneously acknowledging the ongoing debates surrounding its application.
For readers interested in the intersection of religious authority, textual interpretation, and spiritual practice, this work offers valuable insights into how sacred literature maintains its relevance across changing contexts. The book provides a nuanced understanding of how religious communities navigate the tension between reverence for traditional texts and the need for contemporary application.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~6 hours)
📄 Length: 214 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
- ✓ Explore Evidences, authority
- ✓ Explore Sacred books
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Bibellektüre
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Explore Ökumene
- ✓ Explore Schriftprinzip
