Shaping the Scriptural Imagination: Truth, Meaning, and the Theological Interpretation of the Bible
Author(s): Donald H. Juel (Author), Shane Berg (Editor), Matthew L. Skinner (Editor)
Publisher: Baylor University Press
Publication Date: March 17, 2012
Language: English
Print length: 228 pages
ISBN-10: 1602583838
ISBN-13: 9781602583832
Book Description
The late Donald H. Juel (1942-2003) devoted his life to engaging scripture faithfully, intelligently, and imaginatively. For Juel, theological interpretation of the Bible meant having an encounter with the living God. This volume identifies and connects many of the overarching themes that animated Juel’s work. Including his thoughts on the rhetorical nature of scripture, the challenges facing academic instruction of the Bible, the reader’s place in the biblical narrative, and the hope of resurrection, among others, the selections are accessible and engaging and paint a unique portrait of the way Juel thought and lived. Juel seeks to nourish readers in developing richer imaginations about who God is and how Christians meet God through reading the Bible.
Editorial Reviews
Review
This book is a fitting tribute to a master scholar and teacher, but more importantly, it is a fitting reminder for all of us who read the Bible. What Juel encourages, and what clearly comes through in this collection, is the need for Christians to read Scripture together faithfully, intelligently, and imaginatively.
— Mark Vitalis Hoffman, Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg ― Interpretation: A Journal of Bible and Theology (68:2)
Juel’s work went beyond the historical, linguistic, and literary scholarship that is foundational to the academic training that biblical scholars receive.
— Ernest van Eck, University of Pretoria ― Review of Biblical Literature
… filled with literary and hermeneutical jewels form the first chapter to the sermons…. Juel’s advice to the Bible reader who does not know the biblical languages is priceless…. The spirituality of the author permeates almost every page.
— James Henry Harris ― Homiletic
Review
Across the years of his much too short career, Juel demonstrated that reading scripture in Christian communities is an endlessly intriguing, bewildering, and nurturing journey. This book will refresh the minds of those who studied alongside him and invite a new generation of interpreters to pack their bags and travel along with him.
— Beverly Roberts Gaventa, Distinguished Professor of New Testament, Baylor University
About the Author
Donald H. Juel was Professor of New Testament at Luther Seminary (1978-1995) and Princeton Theological Seminary (1995-2003). Renowned among his students and colleagues as a captivating teacher, Juel dedicated himself to helping people discover God and God’s mysteries through their attentive, honest engagement with Scripture.
Shane Berg is Assistant Professor of New Testament at Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, New Jersey.
Matthew L. Skinner is Associate Professor of New Testament at Luther Seminary in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
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