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Witnessing to Gods Faithfulness
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Issues of Biblical Authority
Reinhard Boettcher, Editor
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Throughout the history of Lutheran World Federation (LWF), questions regarding the authority of the Bible have surfaced. Closer examination revealed that in debates, which at first sight had nothing to do with the Bible, the underlying issue was indeed the authority of Scripture and how it was to be interpreted. The contributors to this book are moved by the conviction that there is no alternative to attentively listening to and patiently dialoging with one another as we read the Bible and explore its meaning for our communal and individual lives and for the mission of the church.
There is a close correlation between how we understand the Bible and how we comprehend key notions of the Christian faith, such as God and truth. If we regard truth as being immutable, residing with God who rests above time and history, then the Bible can be interpreted as being the infallible Word of God. If, on the other hand, we understand truth as the Good News of the God who accompanies us as we struggle with the biblical texts, then the later can be perceived in historical perspective without losing significance. Once these presuppositions have been identified a discussion across differences may be possible.
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ISBN:
3905676524
240
Pages
Size:
6.25 x 9
Binding:
Perfectbound
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