Further reasons to avoid theologians

[Asyncritus]

Here is a list of the publications by the professor of NT Studies at Oxford University.

Can anyone indicate which of these might conceivably fulfil the purpose of scripture which is clearly given by Paul :

2 Tim. 3.16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

(Oh, BTW, did you know they think there are at least 2 Pauls writing in the NT? No? I bet you didn't!)

Research Interests:
New Testament: Jesus traditions in early Christianity;



Paul; Christology; Early Christian Gospels; non-canonical early Christian writings.


Publications:
Books (selected):

The Gospel of Mary (Oxford Early Christian Gospel Texts; Oxford: OUP, 2007)



Christology and the New Testament (Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press, 2001)


Q and the History of Early Christianity (Edinburgh: T and T Clark, 1996)


Edited Books (selected):

The Nature of New Testament Theology: Essays in Honour of Robert Morgan. (Oxford: Blackwell, 2006)


The Reception of the New Testament in the Apostolic Fathers and Trajectories through the New Testament and the Apostolic Fathers. (with Andrew Gregory; Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2005)



Articles and Essays (selected):

“The Church as the Body of Christ”, in J. Schlosser (ed.), Saint Paul et l’unité des chrétiens, (Leuven: Peeters, 2010) 161-190


“The Didache and the Writings that later formed the New Testament”,


and “2 Clement and the Writings that later formed the New Testament:



2 Clement and the Gospels”, in Gregory & Tuckett (eds), Reception of the New Testament in the Apostolic Fathers (Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2005), pp. 83-127. 252-278.


“Nomina Sacra: Yes and No?”, in J.-M. Auwers & H. J. de Jonge (eds.), The Biblical Canons (Leuven,: Peeters, 2003), pp. 431-458.


"Paul, Scripture and Ethics: Some Reflections”, NTS 43 (2000) 403-424.

Theologians. Run a mile in the opposite direction, guys, if you value your faith!

 

[Grazer]

I've learned a lot from reading the likes of N.T Wright about the cultural setting and the history of the biblical documents. Currently reading a book by Peter Enns.

Based on my experiences, I think people have more to fear from internet forums

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[Asyncritus]

I've learned a lot from reading the likes of N.T Wright about the cultural setting and the history of the biblical documents. Currently reading a book by Peter Enns.

Based on my experiences, I think people have more to fear from internet forums

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Can I ask why you're reading Peter Enns instead of Jesus, Paul, David or Moses....?

 

[Grazer]

Can I ask why you're reading Peter Enns instead of Jesus, Paul, David or Moses....?

I'm reading those as well, its not a case of instead of.

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[Asyncritus]

I'm reading those as well, its not a case of instead of.

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I'm puzzled as to where you find the time to do both. I have the utmost difficulty in keeping up with Mark 14.

Do you find Enns' writing to fulfil the requirements of:


2 Tim. 3.16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

Or is it merely information for the sake of it?

 

[Grazer]

I'm puzzled as to where you find the time to do both. I have the utmost difficulty in keeping up with Mark 14.

Do you find Enns' writing to fulfil the requirements of:


2 Tim. 3.16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

Or is it merely information for the sake of it?

Yes I do. I've found his work helpful in understanding what it means to handle scripture as the inspired word of God, particularly the incarnation analogy. There are many passages I've struggled with and reading other views helps me work through them. Don't always agree with their views but it helps me get passed certain hurdles.

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[Asyncritus]

Yes I do. I've found his work helpful in understanding what it means to handle scripture as the inspired word of God, particularly the incarnation analogy. There are many passages I've struggled with and reading other views helps me work through them. Don't always agree with their views but it helps me get passed certain hurdles.

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Just suppose his view of incarnation is completely up a gum tree.

a. How would you know, or find out, and

b. Why couldn't you figure out the explanation for yourself? Is anything wrong with your brain? Doesn't sound like it from your writings).

 

[Grazer]

Just suppose his view of incarnation is completely up a gum tree.

a. How would you know, or find out, and

b. Why couldn't you figure out the explanation for yourself? Is anything wrong with your brain? Doesn't sound like it from your writings).

How do I know anyones explanation of anything isn't up the gum tree, including those expressed on this site? We all have a view on scripture, an interpretation of passages and we all believe it is the correct one - and some go as far as openly saying that the others need to have their eyes opened.

What I've learned more about is how to read scripture in terms of not reading past it but looking at what it says. But cultivating a variety of views has always been of benefit, that's why I'm on these forums. But I'm not answering the question. I know by comparing the conclusion/views to scripture and bouncing things off God. You will be familiar with

Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV

Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

I've never pretended to believe that my own limited knowledge was ever enough to fully comprehend scripture. Not all revelations and help from God come direct.

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