S5 E18 | Discovering God’s Redemptive Metanarrative In Scripture (Part 2)

In this conversation, Dr. Lynn Cohick and Kelly Dippolito delve into the principles of hermeneutics, focusing on how to interpret the Bible effectively. They explore the meta-narrative of the Bible, emphasizing God's desire for a relationship with humanity. The discussion also touches on the intersection of faith and science, particularly concerning the creation story in Genesis. They introduce communication theory, specifically speech act theory, to enhance understanding of biblical texts. The conversation concludes with exploring key biblical figures like Abraham and Moses, illustrating how their stories reflect God's promises and commands.

Episode Resources: 

Scripture as Communication, 2nd Edition: Introducing Biblical Hermeneutics by Dr. Jeannine K. Brown

The Visual Museum of Women in Christianity

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The Alabaster Jar is brought to you by The Center for Women in Leadership, a newly formed 501©3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to equip women in a context that is biblically rooted, theologically robust, and ethnically diverse to thrive as leaders in the academy and the Church. Follow them on Instagram @leadershipwithoutapology. Learn more about The Center for Women in Leadership at: https://www.leadershipwithoutapology.org/.