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From Text to Theology: The Practice of NT Theology
By Jaltus
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Introduction
The task of the theologian is to find out who God is, and the main tool for this task is the Bible since it is the word of God.1 The question, however, is one of method: how does one draw theology out of the text?2 This question is the main concern of this paper. The answer, while not comprehensive, will be a compilation of various methods, tools, and techniques in order to propagate a full-orbed response which is properly exegetical and Biblically centered while still being sensitive to historical, cultural, and critical issues. The first issue to be addressed is delimiting the text in question.3 Following closely upon the boundaries of the text is the second issue, the role of the canon.4 The third section will cover the definition, place, and practice of exegesis. Fourth is the importance of historical research and background. Included within this point is the connection and balance between the Old Testament and the New. Finally, the nature of the task of doing theology within the New Testament will be summarized and definitions for both Biblical Theology and New Testament theology will be offered based upon the preceding discussion. Included in this final section will be a brief analysis of the various strategies and forms employed when writing a New Testament Theology. Each issue covered will necessarily be overly brief and focused in order to delve into the appropriate material without drowning in it. Therefore each section will be without a proper conclusion until the results are pulled together in the final conclusion of this paper. . .
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From Text to Theology: The Practice of NT Theology
By Jaltus
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Introduction
The task of the theologian is to find out who God is, and the main tool for this task is the Bible since it is the word of God.1 The question, however, is one of method: how does one draw theology out of the text?2 This question is the main concern of this paper. The answer, while not comprehensive, will be a compilation of various methods, tools, and techniques in order to propagate a full-orbed response which is properly exegetical and Biblically centered while still being sensitive to historical, cultural, and critical issues. The first issue to be addressed is delimiting the text in question.3 Following closely upon the boundaries of the text is the second issue, the role of the canon.4 The third section will cover the definition, place, and practice of exegesis. Fourth is the importance of historical research and background. Included within this point is the connection and balance between the Old Testament and the New. Finally, the nature of the task of doing theology within the New Testament will be summarized and definitions for both Biblical Theology and New Testament theology will be offered based upon the preceding discussion. Included in this final section will be a brief analysis of the various strategies and forms employed when writing a New Testament Theology. Each issue covered will necessarily be overly brief and focused in order to delve into the appropriate material without drowning in it. Therefore each section will be without a proper conclusion until the results are pulled together in the final conclusion of this paper. . .
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Discuss the Article Here: (http://www.theologyweb.com/forum/showthread.php?p=643061#post643061)
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