Biblical Reasoning, with Bobby Jamieson & Tyler Wittman

Bobby Jamieson and Tyler Wittman join Derek and Alastair to discuss their new book on theologically faithful rules for exegesis.

There’s been a divorce between the disciplines of Biblical Studies and Systematic Theology. Representing both of those disciplines, Dr. Bobby Jamieson and Dr. Tyler Wittman authored a book that bridges the divide and shows explores how the principles of each enriches the understanding of the other.

Links & Resources Mentioned:

Lexham Press Book of the Month

Merrie Band

Bobby Jamieson

Tyler Wittman

Biblical Reasoning: Christological and Trinitarian Rules for Exegesis, by R.B. Jamieson and Tyler R. Wittman

“Biblical Reasoning,” by Dr. John Webster

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Remythologizing Theology: Divine Action, Passion, and Authorship, by Kevin Vanhoozer [affiliate link]

Homilies on the Gospel of John, by Augustine

Timestamps

1:40
Replacements for Matt and Andrew
2:14
Biblical Reasoning, Not Just Hermeneutics
6:36
New Testament Studies vs. Dogmatics
12:28
Chipping Away at the Divide
20:09
Reading the Bible in a Way Worthy of God
28:00
What Modern Exegesis Gains from Ancient Principles
32:07
When to Use Which Rule
36:36
Being Taught by the Gospel of John in Particular
41:08
Forgotten Ways of Engaging the Text

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