Description
Gregory Vall has devoted over thirty years to the development of ecclesial exegesis, and the present volume represents the mature fruit of his labor. Over against those who treat Dei Verbum as Vatican II's endorsement of the historical-critical method, he demonstrates that the dogmatic constitution actually points to something very much like Ratzinger's Method C. Employing a dialogic movement between the inductive-exegetical and the deductive-dogmatic, Vall offers nine studies that bring to the surface issues such as the relationship between Old Testament and New Testament, literal sense and spiritual sense, and Scripture and Tradition. While Vall brings theological knowledge and hermeneutical skill to the quest for Method C, he also provides a great deal of valuable exegesis of both testaments. Ecclesial Exegesis is not simply another book of theory. It demonstrates how Method C can be done.
About the Author
Gregory Vall is Chair and Professor of Sacred Scripture at Notre Dame Seminary (La.) and author of Learning Christ: Ignatius of Antioch and the Mystery of Redemption (CUA Press).
Book Information
ISBN 9780813235226
Author Gregory Vall
Format Paperback
Page Count 432
Imprint The Catholic University of America Press
Publisher The Catholic University of America Press
Weight(grams) 565g