Theological Commentary : Evangelical Perspectives

The Burgeoning Theological Interpretation Of Scripture Movement Has Gained Much Notoriety, But It Has Yet To Demonstrate Consistently That Dogmatic Reflection Both Aids And Flows From Exegesis Of Biblical Texts. This Volume Includes Essays On Critical Passages Related To A Number Of Key Doctrinal Loci (e.g., Genesis 1, Exodus 3, Proverbs 8, John 1). It Also Intentionally Offers Examples Of Theological Commentary On Various Genres Of Scripture (on Biblical Narrative, Poetry, Wisdom, Gospels, And Epistles), Showing How The Whole Bible Can Be Read Theologically For The Church. Students And Scholars Alike Will Find Compelling Examples Of Theological Commentary Ranging Across The Canon And Roaming About The Theological Confession. The Volume Includes Essays By Notable Scholars Conversing With The Canon, The Creed, And Our Contemporary Culture: Including Kevin Vanhoozer, Michael Horton, Henri Blocher, R. W. L. Moberly, And D. A. Carson. -- Publisher's Description. Theological Commentary / Michael Allen -- Genesis 1 / Ryan S. Peterson -- Exodus 3 / Michael Allen -- Psalm 22 : Forsakenness And The God Who Sings / Kelly M. Kapic -- Proverbs 8 : Hearing Lady Wisdom's Offer Again / Daniel J. Treier -- Ezekiel 14 : I, The Lord, Have Deceived That Prophet : Divine Deception, Inception, And Communicative Action / Kevin J. Vanhoozer -- Mark 12 : God's Lordly Son And Trinitarian Christology / Scott R. Swain -- John 1: Pre-existent Logos And God The Son / Henri Blocher -- Ephesians 4:1-16 : The Ascension, The Church, And The Spoils Of War / Michael Horton -- Colossians 3 : Deification, Theosis, Participation, Or Union With Christ? / Andrew Mcgowan -- What Is Theological Commentary? : An Old Testament Perspective -- Theological Interpretation Of Scripture : Yes, But / D.a. Carson. Edited By R. Michael Allen. Includes Bibliographical References And Indexes. Cover 1 Contents 6 Acknowledgments 8 Contributors 9 Chapter 1: Theological Commentary 12 Chapter 2: Genesis 1 21 Chapter 3: Exodus 3 36 Chapter 4: Psalm 22: Forsakenness and the God Who Sings 52 Chapter 5: Proverbs 8: Hearing Lady Wisdom’s Offer Again 68 Chapter 6: Ezekiel 14: “I, The Lord, Have Deceived That Prophet”: Divine Deception, Inception, and Communicative Action 84 Chapter 7: Mark 12: God’s Lordly Son and Trinitarian Christology 110 Chapter 8: John 1: Preexistent Logos and God the Son 126 Chapter 9: Ephesians 4:1-16: The Ascension, the Church, and the Spoils of War 140 Chapter 10: Colossians 3: Deification, Theosis, Participation, or Union with Christ? 165 Chapter 11: What Is Theological Commentary? An Old Testament Perspective 183 Chapter 12: Theological Interpretation of Scripture: Yes, But . . . 198 Index of Scriptures 219 Index of Names 229 A 229 B 229 C 229 D 229 E 229 F 229 G 229 H 229 I 230 J 230 K 230 L 230 M 230 N 230 O 230 P 230 R 230 S 230 T 230 V 231 W 231 Y 231 Z 231 Includes essays and examples of theological commentary on biblical passages. This title contains examples of theological commentary written by systematic or biblical theologians who share deep concern for the Reformed scripture principle. It also includes essays on critical passages related to a number of key doctrinal loci.