Background
Poythress, Vern Sheridan was born on March 29, 1946 in Madera, California, United States. Son of Ransom Huron and Carola Eirene (Nasmyth) Poythress.
(Theologically and pastorally profound, this study of bibl...)
Theologically and pastorally profound, this study of biblical hermeneutics builds on Trinitarian presuppositions, while exposing the idols that lead interpretation astray. Poythress emphasizes the interpreter's spiritual qualifications along with linguistic principles.
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(Symphonic Theology: The Validity of Multiple Perspectives...)
Symphonic Theology: The Validity of Multiple Perspectives in Theology by Vern...
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('Many years ago, upon reading Thomas S. Kuhn's work The S...)
'Many years ago, upon reading Thomas S. Kuhn's work The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, I was taken aback by the obvious parallels between the subject of that book and the field of biblical exegesis. It seemed strange then -- and more so now after all these years -- that no one had sought to draw out the implications of Kuhn's ideas for better understanding the conflicts that frequently arise over the interpretation of Scripture.' (from the preface) In this new volume of the Foundation of Contemporary Interpretation series, Vern Poythress gives an explanation of the conflicts that often arise between science and the interpretation of scripture. Novices and experts alike will be fascinated by the author's clear and perceptive account of the relationship between science and hermeneutics. Poythress' analysis will - help students of the Bible appreciate the origin and nature of interpretive disputes, - aid students in developing exegetical skills, and - allow students to examine opposing views.
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(The truth of God is rich and multifaceted. Though a coher...)
The truth of God is rich and multifaceted. Though a coherent body of revelation, the Bible comes to us through a variety of inspired authors, metaphors, and themes highlighting the many facets of God's truth. Likewise, our theological formulations capture manifold emphases--distinct "perspectives" on the whole--which collectively enable us to gain a fuller understanding of the truth. Poythress explains, "We use what we have gained from one perspective to reinforce, correct, or improve what we understood through another. I call this procedure 'symphonic theology' because it is analogous to a blending of various musical instruments to express the variation of a symphonic theme." The implications of this approach are far-reaching for theology and praxis.
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(We live in an atmosphere in which many people feel that i...)
We live in an atmosphere in which many people feel that intellectual integrity demands that one give up many elements in the biblical story. Not only evolution, but engineering, psychology, medicine, sociology, linguistics, anthropology, historiography, archaeology, art, music, and philosophy are all summoned to the task of undermining biblical teaching. Rather than responding to "problems" posed by secular culture, Vern Poythress set on in this, his first book, "to concentrate… on the positive task of uncovering some biblical foundations for science and the philosophy of science." Poythress continues: "Most of what I say is more an introduction to philosophy of science than a treatment of special problems in philosophy of science. The question of basic orientation is at stake." "Because of sin, people still have trouble understandin the Bible and seeing the implications of the Bible for science. This book is intended to jar them into a better understanding and to provide some tools for seeing how to begin reforming science."
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Poythress, Vern Sheridan was born on March 29, 1946 in Madera, California, United States. Son of Ransom Huron and Carola Eirene (Nasmyth) Poythress.
Bachelor of Science, California Institute of Technology, 1966. Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University, 1970. Master of Divinity, Master of Theology, Westminster Theological Seminary, 1974.
Master of Philosophy, Cambridge (England) University, 1977. Total harmonic distortion Stellenbosch, Republic of South Africa, 1981.
Assistant professor New Testament,, Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, 1976-1981; associate professor, Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, 1981-1987; professor, Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, since 1987.
(Theologically and pastorally profound, this study of bibl...)
(We live in an atmosphere in which many people feel that i...)
(Symphonic Theology: The Validity of Multiple Perspectives...)
(A Biblical look at how Moses point us to Christ)
(The truth of God is rich and multifaceted. Though a coher...)
('Many years ago, upon reading Thomas S. Kuhn's work The S...)
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Member Linguistic Association Canada and United States.
Married Diane Marie Weisenborn, August 6, 1983.