Scope and Authority of the Bible

by James Barr

Publisher:

SCM Press

, 2002

Overview

The Scope and Authority of the Bible brings together seven essays that represent James Barr’s style, approach to, and outlook on contemporary biblical topics. Characterized by the freshness and openness of thought, and the iconoclasm for which he is famous, this collection serves as an ideal introduction to one of the most important issues facing the churches today, as well as to Barr’s thought as a whole.

Key Features

• Collected thoughts of James Barr on the authority of scripture
• Seven insightful essays
• A useful survey of James Barr's thought on the nature of the Bible

Contents

• Story and History in Biblical Theology
• “Does Biblical Study Still Belong to Theology”
• Historical Reading and the Theological Interpretation of Scripture
• “Has the Bible any Authority?”
• The Problem of Fundamentalism Today
• The Bible as a Political Document
• The Bible as a Document of Believing Communities

It is accessible and fascinating to read.

—Church Times

Barr cuts a devastatingly clear path through selected controversies, saying something convincing, constructive, and often original on each.

—Church Times

James Barr believes in the Bible as Christianity's central text, and in biblical intepretation as a primary mode of conveying theological truth.

—John Barton, from the preface

Product Details

• Title: The Scope and Authority of the Bible
• Author: James Barr
• Series: SCM Classics
• Publisher: SCM Press
• Print Publication Date: 2002
• Logos Release Date: 2015
• Pages: 172
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Bible › Criticism, interpretation, etc; Bible › Evidences, authority, etc; Bible
• ISBNs: 0334028795, 9780334028796
• Resource ID: LLS:SCMSCPTHRTYBBL
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T02:53:13Z

About James Barr

James Barr (1924–2006) was an Old Testament scholar noted for his contributions to the study of biblical languages. His book The Semantics of the Biblical Languages remains one of the most influential books on the subject. He held professorships at the University of Edinburgh, University of Manchester, Princeton University, and Vanderbilt University.

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