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Using the Bible in Practical Theology: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives
Zoe Bennett
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Description for Using the Bible in Practical Theology: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives
Paperback. Exploring how the Bible may be appropriately used in practical and public theology, this book looks at types of modern practical theology with specific emphasis on the use of the Bible. It also offers a framework for a biblically informed practical theology which draws on the writer's experience and invites the readers to engage their own. Series Editor(s): Astley, Jeff; Francis, Revd Canon Leslie J.; Percy, Very Revd Prof. Martyn; Slee, Dr. Nicola. Series: Explorations in Practical, Pastoral and Empirical Theology. BIC Classification: HRCG; HRCM; HRCR; HRCX4. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 158 x 16. Weight in Grams: 332.
Exploring how the Bible may be appropriately used in practical and public theology, this book looks at types of modern practical theology with specific emphasis on the use of the Bible. Bennett juxtaposes the diversity of modern practical theology with the work of leading nineteenth-century public 'theologian', John Ruskin, and then assesses the contribution of this analysis to some modern issues of public importance in which the Bible is used. The final chapter offers a framework for a biblically informed critical practical theology which draws on the writer's experience and invites the readers to engage their own.
Exploring how the Bible may be appropriately used in practical and public theology, this book looks at types of modern practical theology with specific emphasis on the use of the Bible. Bennett juxtaposes the diversity of modern practical theology with the work of leading nineteenth-century public 'theologian', John Ruskin, and then assesses the contribution of this analysis to some modern issues of public importance in which the Bible is used. The final chapter offers a framework for a biblically informed critical practical theology which draws on the writer's experience and invites the readers to engage their own.
Product Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Series
Explorations in Practical, Pastoral and Empirical Theology
Condition
New
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781472456229
SKU
V9781472456229
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99-1
About Zoe Bennett
ZoA Bennett has been Director of Postgraduate Studies in Pastoral Theology at Anglia Ruskin University and the Cambridge Theological Federation, since 2000. She directs an MA programme in Pastoral Theology and a Professional Doctorate Programme in Practical Theology and has written extensively on issues in practical theology in relation to feminism, ecumenism, pedagogy, the Bible, and the work ... Read more
Reviews for Using the Bible in Practical Theology: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives
A Yankee Book Peddler US Core Title for 2013 Classified as 'Research Essential' by Baker & Taylor YBP Library Services 'In this groundbreaking book Zoe Bennett brilliantly sketches the public theology of John Ruskin and skilfully uses it to illuminate practical theology and biblical hermeneutics. It is an outstanding contribution, not only to public theology but also to theology more ... Read more