Gerald O'Collins Sj

Inspiration

Towards a Christian Interpretation of Biblical Inspiration

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Produktbeschreibung

This book anchors its study of inspiration firmly in the Scriptures and examines the inspired nature of the Bible and its inspiring impact.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Oxford University Press, USA
• Seitenzahl: 240
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Oktober 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 193mm x 131mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 259g
• ISBN-13: 9780198836773
• ISBN-10: 0198836775
• Artikelnr.: 61316328

Autorenporträt

After studies at the University of Melbourne and at the University of Cambridge, where he was a research fellow at Pembroke College, Gerald O'Collins taught at the Gregorian University, Rome from 1973 to 2006 and was also Dean of the Theology Faculty 1985-91. Known around the world as a lecturer and visiting professor, he has authored or co-authored seventy books, including thirteen with Oxford University Press. As well as receiving numerous honorary doctorates and other awards, in 2006 he was created a Companion of the General Division of the Order of Australia (AC), the highest civil honour granted through the Australian government.

Inhaltsangabe

List of Abbreviations
1: The Inspiration of the Bible: Two Accounts
2: Four Old Testament Books as Inspired and Inspiring
3: The New Testament as Inspired by the Old Testament
4: The Reception and Inspiring History of the Scriptures
5: Revelation, Tradition, and Inspiration
6: The Inspired Scriptures: Formation, Content, and Five Characteristics
7: Five More Characteristics of Biblical Inspiration
8: The Truth and 'Canonization' of the Scriptures
9: Three 'Intentions' to Respect
10: Ten Principles for Theologians Interpreting the Scriptures
Epilogue
An Appendix: Critiquing the Sensational
Select Bibliography
Index of Names
Biblical Index