Engaging the word /
Michael Johnston.
- Cambridge, Masachusetts : Cowley Publication, c1988.
- xii, 181 p. ; 21 cm.
- The new church's teaching series; v.3 .
Includes bibliographical references
Contents: Part 1 An Icon of the Word Chapter 2 Telling the Story Chapter 3 Passing on the Story Chapter 4 Making the Story Our Own Chapter 5 Breaking Open the Word Chapter 6 Forming Community Character Chapter 7 Who is the God of the Bible? Chapter 8 Who is the Jesus of the Bible? Chapter 9 The Word as Sacrament Part 10 Finding Jesus Part 11 Resources Part 12 Questions for Group Study
Johnston introduces us to the key terms and concepts of biblical criticism that show us how to read Scripture on three key levels: the literal, historical, and prophetic.
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Bible--Introductions Christian education--Textbooks for adults--Anglican