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Benedict XVI and Jesus of Nazareth

By L. Tallon, 31 March 2008

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The Pope and Jesus of Nazareth, a conference hosted by The Centre of Theology and Philosophy and the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Nottingham, 19 and 20 June 2008.

Augustine’s Reading of “To the end” in the Psalm Inscriptions

By P. Egan, 31 March 2008

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One of the most pervasive features of the Greek translation of the Psalter is the translation of “to the director” (Heb. lamnassēªḥ) with “to the end” (Gr. eis to telos) in about a third of the Psalms.... Augustine makes a verbal link from the Psalter to Christ by means of the term telos found in Romans 10:4. This is clearly a Christological reading of a Psalm that features little in the way of messianic material.

SHS 1: Renewing Biblical Interpretation

By M. Elliott, 28 March 2008

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Neil Macdonald’s intriguing point is that ‘events’ are bigger than author’s intentions.... Stephen Wright deals helpfully with the question of the bible’s imperfection.... Also positive is Trevor Hart’s essay on Imagination.... the most successful of the ‘conversations’ in Book One.... Chris Seitz [contributes] an essay that is less about interpretation and more about the nature of Scripture and the tragedy of Anglican biblical interpretation.... Colin Greene['s essay] is more than a little diffuse, and reads as though by someone who is very new to Lessing and Pannenberg....

David Steinmetz on the Value of Precritical Exegesis

By S. Tarrer, 27 March 2008

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"The principle value of precritical exegesis is that it is not modern exegesis; it is alien, strange, sometimes even, from our perspective, comic and fantastical. Precisely because it is strange, it provides a constant stimulus to interpreters, offering exegetical suggestions they would never think of or find in any modern book..."

FEET Conference: Evangelical Perspectives on Spirituality

By S&T Eds, 26 March 2008

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The Fellowship of European Evangelical Theologians (FEET) is sponsoring a conference on Evangelical Perspectives on Spirituality. It takes place in Germany from 22–26 August 2008.

The Grandeur of Reason: Religion, Tradition and Universalism

By S&T Eds, 25 March 2008

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The Grandeur of Reason, a conference on the relationship between faith and reason hosted by The Centre of Theology and Philosophy, this 1-4 September in Rome.

Blog Conference: Balthasar’s Theological Exegesis

By D. R. Driver, 20 March 2008

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Blog conference underway: Balthasar’s Theological Exegesis

Conference Announcement: St Paul’s Journeys into Philosophy

By S&T Eds, 10 March 2008

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Conference Announcement: St Paul's Journeys into Philosophy, Vancouver School of Theology, June 4-6, 2008

Reviewing SHS 1–8

By S&T Eds, 10 March 2008

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Since 1998 the Scripture and Hermeneutics Seminar has met annually with the purpose of renewing interpretation of the Bible in the Academy. Out of these consultations has come the Scripture and Hermeneutics Series, in eight parts, published by Zondervan and Paternoster Press. In recognition of this achievement, S&T is running an eight-part review of SHS 1–8, by Mark Elliott.

Psalm 2: “Kiss the son”?

By W. Kynes, 3 March 2008

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The crux interpretum of the second psalm has been the four words that span the end of the eleventh verse and the beginning of the twelfth. A “straight” reading of the MT for these words yields: “Rejoice with trembling. Kiss the son” (cf. ASV, ESV, KJV, NIV). However, the “straight” reading is questioned from a variety of angles.

News & Asides
  • A conference entitled Divine Identity Christology in the Gospels: Tyndale House Colloquium has been announced for 11 December 2008 at Tyndale House, Cambridge. It features Professors Richard Bauckham and Richard Hays. Mike Bird has posted schedule details at Euangelion. (more...)
  • Call for Papers: SST/IJST Colin Gunton Memorial Essay Prize 2008, What is theological interpretation?. Closing date: 31 October 2008. (more...)
  • Conference on The Holy Trinity in the Holy Scriptures: Interpreting the Bible for the Church, Tyndale University College, Toronto, from 28–30 May 2008. (more...)
  • Professor M. Bockmuehl announces A Workshop on Early Christian Hopes for Life after Death with N.T. Wright. The free workshop will take place at Keble College, Oxford, on 31 May 2008. Numbers are limited. (more...)
  • The Pope and Jesus of Nazareth, a conference hosted by The Centre of Theology and Philosophy and the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Nottingham, 19 and 20 June 2008. (more...)