{"product_id":"wonder-of-it-all","title":"Wonder of It All","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe Wonder of It All: Mystery and Meaning of Scripture\u003c\/i\u003e explores the idea that error often appears as pairs of opposites. In this regard, we either minimize the persisting mystery or apparent meaning of Scripture. With this in mind, the present text is an attempt to cultivate a needed balance. \u003ci\u003eMystery\u003c\/i\u003e first invites our attention. Paul observes, \"We speak of God's secret wisdom, a wisdom that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began\" (1 Cor. 2:7). In the singular, \"the term 'mystery' ordinarily refers to something formerly hidden in God and from \u003ci\u003eall\u003c\/i\u003e human eyes but now revealed in history through Christ and made understandable to his people through the Spirit.\" As such, mystery is primarily associated with God and his initiatives. We next turn our attention from \u003ci\u003emystery\u003c\/i\u003e to \u003ci\u003emeaning,\u003c\/i\u003e taking a common sense approach to biblical interpretation. This is by way of exploring the implications of inspiration, the significance of salvation history, literary genre, context, general hermeneutics, and ethical implications. We conclude with two case studies concerning Genesis and Luke\/Acts.","brand":"University Press of America","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255093383512,"sku":"9780761848028","price":47.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780761848028.jpg?v=1769684439","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/wonder-of-it-all","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}