Sola Scriptura

Hans Burger, Ph.D. (2008), Theological University Kampen, is Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology at that university. He has published a book and articles on ‘being in Christ’, on the doctrine of atonement, the doctrine of Scripture and on hermeneutics.Arnold Huijgen, Ph.D. (2011), Theological University Apeldoorn, is Professor of Systematic Theology at the Theological University Apeldoorn. He obtained his Ph.D. from the same university in 2011. He specializes in Reformed theology, hermeneutics, and the doctrine of the Trinity.Eric Peels, Ph.D. (1992), Theological University of Apeldoorn, is Professor of Old Testament Studies at that university. He has published books and articles on the Old Testament image of God, and the exegesis and theology of Jeremiah.

"Het boeiende van deze uitgave is haar veelzijdigheid. Er worden systematische, Bijbelse, historische en praktisch-theologische perspectievenaangereikt. De bundel besluit met enkele samenvattende bespiegelingen van Brian Brock en Vanhoozer." - K. van der Zwaag, in: Protestants Nederland, Volume 84.1 (2019) [Transl.: The fascinating aspect about this edition is its versatility. Systematic, biblical, historical and practical-theological perspectives are provided. The collection concludes with a few summarizing reflections by Brian Brock and Vanhoozer."]

• List of ContributorsIntroductionHans Burger, Arnold Huijgen and Eric PeelsPart I. Systematic Perspectives1 Contra et Pro Sola ScripturaMaarten Wisse2 The Problematic Character of Sola ScripturaHenk van den Belt3 Foundation or Perspective? On the Usefulness of Formation and EpistemologyHans Burger4 Alone Together. Sola Scriptura and the Other Solas of the ReformationArnold Huijgen5 Hermeneutical Theology as Contemporary Rendition of the Sola ScripturaWillem Maarten DekkerPart II. Biblical Perspectives6 Oral Tradition in the Old Testament and JudaismMart-Jan Paul7 “And Moses Wrote This Torah”: Canon Formulas and the Theology of Writing in DeuteronomyArie Versluis8 “How the Mighty Have Fallen”: Sola Scriptura and the Historical Debate on David as a Southern Levantine WarlordKoert van Bekkum9 “And it Shall Come to Pass in Those Days …” Eschatological Prophecy Between Literalizing and SpiritualizingEric Peels10 Sacra Scriptura Sui Ipsius Interpres: Reinterpretation in the Book of IsaiahJaap Dekker11 Sola Scriptura and the Imperfection of the Hebrew TextReinoud Oosting12 Reading the Bible with Multifocal LensesRob van HouwelingenPart III. Historical Perspectives13 Sola Scriptura: The Relevance of Luther’s Use of Sola Scriptura in De Servo ArbitrioWillem van Vlastuin14 Sola Scriptura and Calvin’s Appeal to Chrysostom’s ExegesisJeannette Kreijkes-van EschPart IV. Practical Theological Perspectives15 Sola Scriptura as Social Construction. A Practical Theological ApproachJack Barentsen and Léon van Ommen16 Sola Scriptura and the Formative Role of Practical TheologyHans SchaefferPart V. Concluding Reflections17 The Communio Sanctorum as Scripture’s Home: Sola, Singing and the Literal SenseBrian Brock18 Sola Scriptura Means Scripture first! A “Mere Protestant” Dogmatic Account (and Response)Kevin J. VanhoozerIndex