Inspiration : towards a Christian interpretation of biblical inspiration / Gerald O'Collins, SJ.

"Inspiration: Towards a Christian Interpretation of Biblical Inspiration anchors its study of inspiration firmly in the Scriptures and examines the inspired nature of the Bible and its inspiring impact. Gerald O'Collins begins by examining classical view of inspiration expounded by Karl Ba...

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Main Author: O'Collins, Gerald (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2018.
Edition:First edition.
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Table of Contents:
  • The inspiration of the Bible: two accounts
  • Four Old Testament books as inspired and inspiring
  • The New Testament as inspired by the Old Testament
  • The reception and inspiring history of the Scriptures
  • Revelation, tradition, and inspiration
  • The inspired Scriptures: formation, content, and five characteristics
  • Five more characteristics of biblical inspiration
  • The truth and 'canonization' of the Scriptures
  • Three 'intentions' to respect
  • Ten principles for theologians interpreting the Scriptures.