The Drama of Scripture
Finding Our Place In The Biblical Story
Published on 20. November 2014
472 pages
978-0-281-07348-1 (ISBN)
Description
The second - thoroughly updated and revised - edition of a bestselling textbook that surveys the grand narrative of the Bible, demonstrating how the biblical story forms the foundation of a Christian worldview.
The Drama of Scripture provides an engaging overview of the storyline and theology of the Bible. The authors work their way through the Bible as a drama with six acts - creation, sin, Israel, Jesus, mission and new creation.
Their study provides an introduction to the Bible and a commentary on important passages, while helping the reader relate their story to the Bible story at each point.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Reflowable
ISBN-13
978-0-281-07348-1 (9780281073481)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Book
11/2014
2nd Edition
SPCK Publishing
€19.00
Shipment within 10-15 days
Person
Craig G. Bartholomew (PhD, University of Bristol) is the H. Evan Runner Professor of Philosophy at Redeemer University College in Ancaster, Ontario, and principal of the Paideia Centre for Public Theology. Michael W. Goheen (PhD, University of Utrecht) is Director of Theological Education and Scholar-in-Residence at the Missional Training Center--Phoenix. He is also Jake and Betsy Tuls Professor of Missiology at Calvin Theological Seminary, Senior Fellow of Newbigin House of Studies, and minister of preaching at New West Christian Reformed Church in Burnaby, British Columbia.
Content
- Intro
- Title page
- Imprint
- Dedication
- Table of contents
- List of Figures
- Preface to Second Edition
- Preface to First Edition
- Prologue: The Bible as a Grand Story
- Act 1 God Establishes His Kingdom: Creation
- Act 2 Rebellion in the Kingdom: Fall
- Act 3 The King Chooses Israel: Redemption Initiated
- Interlude A Kingdom Story Waiting for an Ending: The Intertestamental Period
- Act 4 The Coming of the King: Redemption Accomplished
- Act 5 Spreading the News of the King: The Mission of the Church
- Act 6 The Return of the King: Redemption Completed
- Notes
- Search items for Scripture
- Search items for Subject
