Scriptural Interpretation A Theological Exploration

In Scriptural Interpretation, Sarisky brilliantly drawstogether Patristic Theology and a theological interpretation ofScripture in the modern day, to examine Scripture’s centralplace in the life of the Church and ordinary believers. Examines the importance of scriptural interpretation in thelife of Christians and of the church Draws together two lively discussions: a study of the theologyof the Cappadocian fathers, and a discussion of theologicalinterpretation of Scripture in the twentieth and twenty-firstcenturies Covers an impressive historical range, from Basil of Caesarearight up to the work of the major contemporary thinkers, StanleyHauerwas and Rowan Williams Offers a sophisticated understanding of many Patristic thinkers– an area of huge current interest in the field – andchallenges accepted readings of the theology of Basil ofCaesarea