Using the Bible in Practical Theology

Historical and Contemporary Perspectives

Häftad, Engelska, 2014

AvZoë Bennett,Zoe Bennett,Zoë

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Exploring how the Bible may be appropriately used in practical and public theology, this book looks at types of modern practical theology with specific emphasis on the use of the Bible. Bennett juxtaposes the diversity of modern practical theology with the work of leading nineteenth-century public 'theologian', John Ruskin, and then assesses the contribution of this analysis to some modern issues of public importance in which the Bible is used. The final chapter offers a framework for a biblically informed critical practical theology which draws on the writer's experience and invites the readers to engage their own.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2014-12-28
Mått156 x 234 x 16 mm
Vikt300 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieExplorations in Practical, Pastoral and Empirical Theology
Antal sidor160
FörlagTaylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN9781472456229

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ZoÃ« Bennett has been Director of Postgraduate Studies in Pastoral Theology at Anglia Ruskin University and the Cambridge Theological Federation, since 2000. She directs an MA programme in Pastoral Theology and a Professional Doctorate Programme in Practical Theology and has written extensively on issues in practical theology in relation to feminism, ecumenism, pedagogy, the Bible, and the work of John Ruskin. She is a Reader in the Church of England.

Contents: Introduction; Part I Using the Bible - the Reader of Multiple Texts: Introduction; The text of the Bible and the text of life; Putting ourselves in the picture; A tale of two traditions. Part II John Ruskin: ’To See Clearly... is Poetry, Prophecy, and Religion All in One’: Introduction; ’Our national archangel’; Ruskin’s biblical interpretation; On seeing clearly; On prophetic seeing. Part III The Bible and Theology in the Public Sphere: Introduction; A resignation and an interview: the Bible and corporate finance; A crisis and a judgement call: the Bible and international conflict; Towards a biblically informed practical and public theology; Bibliography; Index.

A Yankee Book Peddler US Core Title for 2013 Classified as 'Research Essential' by Baker & Taylor YBP Library Services ’In this groundbreaking book ZoÃ« Bennett brilliantly sketches the public theology of John Ruskin and skilfully uses it to illuminate practical theology and biblical hermeneutics. It is an outstanding contribution, not only to public theology but also to theology more generally. Calling on a wide array of interpretative skills, she illuminates a subject of pressing concern in a readable and compelling manner and demonstrates the value of historical study for the development of critical reflection. The study of John Ruskin, the Bible and theology will never look the same again.’ Christopher Rowland, Queen's College, Oxford, UK ’...a tantalising mix of autobiography, reflections from students and others, details of the doctorate course she leads on practical theology, John Ruskin and contemporary reflections on corporate finance and international conflict...’ Reader

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