Trinity, Revelation, and Reading: A Theological Introduction to the Bible and Its Interpretation

by Scott R. Swain

Publisher:

T&T Clark

, 2011

Overview

This text focuses on the theological nature of the Bible and biblical interpretation. It seeks to answer the question, “What roles do Holy Scripture and the reading of Holy Scripture play within the unfolding drama of the commerce and communion between God and humanity?” Through exploring this question, the text builds a case for why the Bible is more than just words.

Key Features

• Focuses on biblical interpretation and theology
• Contains extensive scriptural references
• References other theological texts

Contents

• The Trinity, the Kingdom, and the Historical Progression of the Word of God
• The Role of Holy Scripture in Kingdom and Covenant
• The Inspiration and Perfection of Holy Scripture
• Reading as an Act of Covenant Mutuality, Part One: Regeneration, Renewal, and the Role of the Church
• Reading as an Act of Covenant Mutuality, Part Two: The Practice of Reading and the Shape of Interpretation

Top Highlights

“What roles do Holy Scripture and the reading of Holy Scripture play within the unfolding drama of the commerce and communion between God and humanity? That is the question which this book seeks to answer.” (Page 1)

“second: Because the Bible is an extraordinary book, the reading of the Bible is an extraordinary enterprise.” (Page 3)

“Because Scripture is God’s own Word, it authenticates itself” (Page 74)

“The need to put God’s word into writing arises from the unlimited scope of the triune God’s sovereign purpose to manifest his glory through space and time coupled with the mortal limitations of God’s authorized speech agents, his prophets and apostles.” (Page 54)

“In the former he creates a holy and sinless fellowship between two natures in one person. In the latter he creates a holy and infallible fellowship between two authors in the production of one work. And, therefore, just as Jesus is God’s word incarnate, the Bible is God’s word inscribed.” (Page 70)

Endorsements

Clear and persuasive in argument, deeply read in classical and modern divinity, doctrinally and spiritually astute, this is a splendid theological presentation of the nature and interpretation of Scripture.

—John Webster, professor of systematic theology, University of Aberdeen, Scotland

Simultaneously traditional and creative, this impressive volume offers a welcome introduction to Reformed dogmatics.

—Matthew Levering, professor of religious studies, University of Dayton

. . . a three-stranded cord for the theological interpretation of Scripture that is not easily bettered.

—Kevin J. Vanhoozer, research professor of systematic theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois

Product Details

• Title: Trinity, Revelation, and Reading: A Theological Introduction to the Bible and Its Interpretation
• Author: Scott R. Swain
• Publisher: T&T Clark
• Print Publication Date: 2011
• Logos Release Date: 2014
• Pages: 168
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible › Criticism, interpretation, etc
• ISBNs: 9780567315960, 9780567255259, 0567315967, 0567255255
• Resource ID: LLS:TRNREVRDNG
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T03:29:59Z

About Scott R. Swain

Dr. Swain joined the faculty of Reformed Theological Seminary in 2006. Before coming to RTS, he taught at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. His main research interests include the doctrine of God and the relationship between biblical interpretation and Christian doctrine. Dr. Swain is a teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church in America.