Usefulness of Scripture

Daniel Castelo is a Christian theologian who is currently researching and writing in the areas of the doctrine of the Holy Spirit (pneumatology) and Latino/a studies.Sara M. Koenig is Associate Professor of Biblical Studies at Seattle Pacific University and Seminary, Seattle, Washington.David R. Nienhuis is Professor of New Testament Studies, Seattle Pacific University and Seminary, Seattle, Washington.

• ContentsIntroductory MattersList of ContributorsAcknowledgmentsAccoladesIntroductionPublished Works by Robert W. WallPart One: Essays on Theology and MethodologyIsrael as a Figure for the Church: The Radical Nature of a Canonical Approach to Christian Scripture (Frank Anthony Spina)The Role of Historical Criticism in Wesleyan Biblical Hermeneutics (Andrew Knapp)Reconsidering Theological Interpretation of Scripture: Barth and Goldingay in Conversation (Shannon Nicole Smythe)Inspiration as Providence (Daniel Castelo)But As For You: Pastoral Leadership in a Post-Institutional Time (Anthony B. Robinson)Part Two: Essays on Biblical Texts and Themes“Son of Man” in Psalm 8, Psalm 79, and Daniel 7: An Exercise in a Contrapuntal Biblical Theology of the Septuagint (Eugene E. Lemcio)Canonical Complexities of Biblical Balaams (Sara Koenig)The Spirit in Israel’s Story: An Antidote to Solipsistic Spirituality (Jack Levison)Transformed Discipleship: A Canonical Reading of Martha and Mary (Laura Sweat Holmes)The Place of the Johannine Canon within the New Testament Canon (John Painter)Bound and Unbounded Desire (Stephen E. Fowl)Contributors

“An eclectic compilation of interpretive biblical scholarship in recognition of the outstanding career in both church and academy of Robert W. Wall.”—Ewen Butler Brill