Recent decades have witnessed a renaissance of theological interpretation. Craig Bartholomew, coauthor of the bestselling The Drama of Scripture, and Heath Thomas bring together a team of specialists to articulate a multifaceted vision for returning rigorous biblical interpretation to the context of the church. Developed by the internationally recognized Scripture and Hermeneutics Seminar, this book is designed to bring clarity and unity to the enterprise of theological interpretation. It positively integrates multiple approaches to interpreting the Bible, combining academic rigor with pastoral sensitivity for professors, students, and church leaders.

History and reemergence of theological interpretation / Angus Paddison --
Doctrine of scripture and theological interpretation / Michael W. Goheen and Michael D. Williams --
Ecclesia as primary context for the reception of the Bible / Robby Holt and Aubrey Spears --
Theological interpretation and historical criticism / Murray Rae --
Role of hermeneutics and philosophy in theological interpretation / William P. Olhausen --
Canon and theological interpretation / Stephen G. Dempster --
Biblical theology and theological interpretation / David J.H. Beldman and Jonathan Swales --
Mission and theological interpretation / Michael W. Goheen and Christopher J.H. Wright --
Telos (Goal) of theological interpretation / Heath A. Thomas --
Framework for theological interpretation / Denis Farkasfalvy --
Theological commentary / Mark Gignilliat and Jonathan T. Pennington --
Theological interpretation for all of life / Craig G. Batholomew and Matthew Y. Emerson.