De Gruyter is providing an invaluable collection of works that will assist those involved in History of Interpretation, Wirkungsgeschichte, reception theory, and more. They are attempting to set new standards in the field of research with The Bible and Its Reception series. For those involved in this field of study, I heartily recommend you keeping an eye on these publications.
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Here is a brief, yet riveting, piece by Joel Green on C.S. Lewis and how the Chronicles of Narnia have influenced his reading of Scripture.
Revelation from Fuller Theological Seminary on Vimeo.
David Crump.
Encountering Jesus, Encountering Scripture: Reading the Bible Critically in Faith.
Grand Rapids: Eerdmans Publishing, 2013. Pp. x + 145. ISBN: 978-0-8028-6466-6. $20.00 [Paperback].
The Epistle to the Hebrews presents a multi-layered christocentric form of divine revelation. Finding some parallel to the Johannine Logos, Heb 1:1–4 presents the speaking acts of God manifested in a person, the Son of God. That is, God speaks simultaneously through the prophets of old and through his Son. This Word—Jesus, that is—must be kept and heeded carefully (Heb 2:1). It is this “W/word” that created the universe (Heb 11:3; cf. Gen 1:3). With Hebrews presenting a Word-Christology, or a divine christocentric revelation, what must the interpreter do with Heb 4:12–13? The “Word” is living and active. So then, when we hear from God, we are confronted with the presence of Jesus and vice-versa. When we encounter Jesus, we are confronted with the words of God.
Doctrinae Coram Deo 