a guide to the Bible's story, symbolism, and patterns Hamilton, James M. 1974- creator text bibliography ilu 2014 monographic eng

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127 pages ; 21 cm How do you read the Bible? The Bible recounts a single story -- one that began at creation, encompasses our lives today, and will continue till Christ's return and beyond. In What Is Biblical Theology?, Jim Hamilton introduces us to this narrative, helping us understand the worldview of the biblical writers so that we can read the Old and New Testaments as those authors intended. Tracing the key patterns, symbols, and themes that bind the Bible together, this book will help you understand Scripture's unified message and find your place in the great story of redemption. - Publisher. A better world breaks through -- What is biblical theology? -- Part 1 : The Bible's big story. The narrative -- Plot conflict, episodes, and theme -- The mystery -- Part 2 : The Bible's symbolic universe. What do symbols do? -- Imagery -- Typology -- Patterns -- Part 3 : The Bible's love story. A song for the lady in waiting : the bride of Christ and biblical theology -- The church's identity in the story -- The church's setting in the story -- The church's plot tension and its resolution. James M. Hamilton Jr. Includes bibliographical references and indexes. Theology Introductions BS543 .H3355 2014 230.041 HAM Hamilton, James M., 1974- Wheaton, Illinois : Crossway, 2014 (DLC) 2013032856. 9781433537714 (tp) 1433537710 (tp) 2013022763 DLC 130809 20241126110710.0 855779179 eng