Peace with Scripture: A Transformative, Spirit-Sensitive Interpretation

Peace with Scripture: Toward a Spirit-Sensitive Hermeneutical Reading of ScripturePeace with Scripture is a primer that aims to help students of the Bible and theology, pastors, and readers of Scripture think hermeneutically for better understanding and application of Scripture. It introduces essential hermeneutical concepts, guides readers through various contemporary approaches to the biblical text, and argues for a comprehensive and transformative, Spirit-sensitive interpretation that leads to peace with Scripture. This work includes three appendices: a brief history of biblical interpretation, an imagined conversation among three individuals representing different hermeneutical views, and suggestions for further reading.A truly comprehensive orientation to all basic aspects of biblical interpretation written in a lucid and non-technical way, without compromising the academic integrity, Dr. Riku Tuppurainen’s Peace with Scripture is the first primer to go to.– Rev. Dr. Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen, Professor of Systematic Theology, Fuller Theological Seminary and Docent of Ecumenics, University of HelsinkiRiku Tuppurainen’s Peace with Scripture emanates from decades of reading, studying, praying and living the Scriptures. The book is indeed a fine primer on how to interpret the Bible as Christian Scripture. I’ll be using it in my teaching and will recommend it to students and pastors alike.– Rev. Dr. Simo Frestadius, Vice Principal of Regents Theological College, UK; Vice Chair of the World Alliance for Pentecostal Theological Education (WAPTE) Dr. Riku Tuppurainen’s Peace with Scripture is an excellent resource for students, pastors, and anyone interested in learning how to read the Bible in more enriching and productive ways. In a refreshing manner, Tuppurainen relates a Spirit-sensitive approach to the broad field of biblical hermeneutics.– Rev. Dr. David Trementozzi, Dean of Graduate Studies and Professor of Theology, Continental Theological Seminary, Belgium; Co-Editor of Journal of Pentecostal and Charismatic ChristianityWell written, this book on hermeneutics takes the work of the Holy Spirit seriously into account, recognising His guidance in helping the reader adopt the right attitude and engage with the biblical text in the proper way—an essential key to understanding its intended meaning.– Dr. Ralf Lubs, Academic Dean and Lecturer of Biblical Studies, Continental Theological Seminary, Belgium Read more