Using the Bible in practical theology : historical and contemporary perspectives /
- viii, 150 p. : 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part I: Using the Bible: the reader of multiple texts. The text of the Bible and the text of life -- Putting ourselves in the picture -- A tale of two traditions -- Part II: John Ruskin: 'to see clearly... is poetry, prophecy, and religion all in one.' 'Our national archangel' -- Ruskin's biblical interpretation -- On seeing clearly -- On seeing with the heart -- On prophetic seeing -- Part III: The Bible and theology in the public sphere. A resignation and an interview: the Bible and corporate finance -- A crisis and a judgement call: the Bible and international conflict -- Towards a biblically informed practical and public theology.