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Author Anderson, Cheryl B., 1950-

Title Ancient laws and contemporary controversies : the need for inclusive biblical interpretation / Cheryl B. Anderson
Published Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2009

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Description 1 online resource (ix, 240 pages)
Contents The need for inclusive biblical interpretation -- Problematic biblical laws : the view from the "other" side -- Ruth and Esther as models for the formation of God's people : engaging liberationist critiques -- Jesus, Paul, the law, and inclusive biblical interpretation -- The Protestant reformers and inclusive biblical interpretation -- Biblical authority and the ethics of biblical interpretation -- The need for an inclusive approach continues : the United States, the Founding Fathers, and the national identity
Summary Many Christians ignore most Old Testament laws as obsolete or irrelevant. In this book, Cheryl Anderson tackles this issue head on, attempting to answer the question concerning whether the laws of the Old Testament are authoritative for Christians today
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
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SUBJECT Bible -- Criticism, interpretation, etc. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85013617
Bible -- Evidences, authority, etc. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85013636
Bible fast
Subject Law (Theology) -- Biblical teaching.
RELIGION -- Biblical Studies -- Exegesis & Hermeneutics.
Authority -- Religious aspects
Law (Theology) -- Biblical teaching
Genre/Form Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9780199719358
0199719357