The Bible Through the Ages
The reading assignments are found in:
Stephen E. Fowl, ed., The Theological Interpretation of Scripture (Blackwell Readings in
Modern Theology, 1997).
1) I, 2 (pp.26-38) David Steinmetz writes on “The Superiority of Pre-Critical Exegesis.” Define
the term, Pre-Critical Exegesis. Then summarize the four medieval interpretations of Matthew
20: 1-16 described by Steinmetz.
2) I, 4 (pp. 53-69) Summarize the three models of Biblical Authority described by Claudia Camp
in her essay on feminist hermeneutics.
3) I, 5 (pp. 70-86) Summarize the five “readings” characteristic of the African-American
historical experience of the Bible, as described by Vincent Wimbush.
4) II, 10 (pp. 143-154) Briefly describe each of the steps that Moses goes through in his
encounter with and commissioning by God, according to Terence Fretheim’s interpretation of
Exodus 3. Note: read Exodus 3 first, to get a sense of the story line.
5) II, 16 (pp. 219-238) Beverly Stratton offers a feminist reading of Isaiah 52-53. Read the Isaiah
text first for yourself, then summarize and comment on Stratton’s interpretation.
6) II, 20 (pp. 285-293) Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a Lutheran pastor, was executed by the Nazis for
plotting against Hitler. With this historical information in mind, read the selections from his Cost
of Discipleship and comment on the part or parts you found to be the most outstanding.
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