'Paddison's lively and thoroughly-informed book articulates a set of well-digested theological convictions about the nature of Scripture and the tasks of its interpreters.  For clarity, penetration and purposefulness, the book has few equals, and it will surely prompt its readers to fresh attention to Scripture's place in God's saving communication.' - John Webster, King's College, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.  

John Webster

'Very theological indeed.  Paddison gives us a vigorous argument in favor of doctrine as the guide to biblical interpretation, and the church as the fitting context.  Plenty to chew over for anyone interested in reading the bible as the Word of God.' - R. R. Reno,  Department of Theology, Creighton University, Omaha, NE, USA.

R. R. Reno

'Paddison brings together a variety of recent voices on scripture, some well known and some not so well known, to present a bold and robust theological vision of the Bible's place in God's economy, and thus in the church's life of worship, mission, and contemplation.' - Telford Work, Religious Studies, Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CA, USA

Telford Work

This volume is well written and passionately argued. The chapter on preaching should be required reading for all seminarians in the United States.

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