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Childs on being both "biblical" and "dogmatic"

In sum, at this juncture probably little more precision in theory is required other than to urge biblical scholars to be more systematic, an...

Becoming the Interpreted Interpreter

This is one of my favorite comments in Childs's opening discussion of method in his Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments (86–...

Childs on Luther as a "biblical theologian"

In sum, a great majority of the major theological issues involved in the modern enterprise of Biblical Theology were already adumbrated in ...

The Two-Way Street Between the Pastor and the Professor

It might also be refreshing for the pastor to be told that the interaction between the university and the parish is not a one-way street. I...
Brevard Childs, Biblical Theologian, Book Review (Shorter | <i>SBJT</i>)

Brevard Childs, Biblical Theologian, Book Review (Shorter | SBJT)

Title:   Brevard Childs, Biblical Theologian: For the Church's One Bible Author: Daniel R. Driver Publisher:  Mohr Siebeck , 2010 P...
Brevard Childs, Biblical Theologian, Book Review

Brevard Childs, Biblical Theologian, Book Review

Title:   Brevard Childs, Biblical Theologian: For the Church's One Bible Author: Daniel R. Driver Publisher:  Mohr Siebeck, 2010 P...

The Gospel as an Explosion of Good News

The gospel is neither simply an extension of the old covenant, nor is it to be interpreted merely as a commentary on the Jewish Scriptures, ...

A Battle for the Old Testament

The church's struggle with the Trinity was not a battle against the Old Testament, but rather a battle for the Old Testament. —Brevard C...

The Legacy of the Reformation

In light of Reformation Day , I thought this word from Childs was helpful and appropriate: I am critical of any theological method which sp...
The Church's Guide for Reading Paul: The Canonical Shaping of the Pauline Corpus, Book Review

The Church's Guide for Reading Paul: The Canonical Shaping of the Pauline Corpus, Book Review

Title: The Church’s Guide for Reading Paul: The Canonical Shaping of the Pauline Corpus  Author:  Brevard S. Childs Publisher:   Eerdmans...

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