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The Promise of Scriptural Reasoning

David F. Ford (Edited by), D Ford (Author), C. C. Pecknold (Edited by)

9781405146302, Wiley

Paperback / softback, published 15 November 2006

240 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.3 cm, 0.336 kg

"This volume certainly provides a valuable distillation of the wisdom and expertise of a distinguished group of SR practitioners, and will resonate with many." (Theology, November 2008)

“The practice of scriptural reasoning is one of the most imaginative…approaches to interreligious dialogue…this collection can serve as a guide…for the sake of mutual hospitality.” (Christian Century)

With this volume, a group of scholar-practitioners of Islam, Judaism and Christianity invite readers to share in their understanding of scriptural text study and disciplined reasoning.



  • Grapples with questions ranging from the nature of scripture and revelation to the relevance of philosophies such as idealism, pragmatism and phenomenology.
  • Offers a constructive alternative to modernity, going deep into the scriptures while also drawing critically on modern philosophies and methodologies.
  • Shows how Muslim, Jewish and Christian believers can study, reason and work together in a way that does not compromise their religious integrity and respects others’ religious integrity.
  • A timely publication, of interest to all those interested in interfaith dialogue or in the nature of scriptural study.

Preface: The Promise of Scriptural Reasoning vii
C. C. Pecknold

Part 1 Framing

Chapter 1 An Interfaith Wisdom: Scriptural Reasoning Between Jews, Christians And Muslims 1
David F. Ford

Part 2 Describing

Chapter 2 A Handbook for Scriptural Reasoning 23
Steven Kepnes

Chapter 3 Making Deep Reasonings Public 41
Nicholas Adams

Chapter 4 Heavenly Semantics: Some Literary-Critical Approaches To Scriptural Reasoning 59
Ben Quash

Part 3 Reading

Chapter 5 Scriptural Reasoning and The Formation Of Identity 77
Susannah Ticciati

Chapter 6 Reading The Burning Bush: Voice, World and Holiness 95
Oliver Davies

Chapter 7 Qurānic Reasoning as an Academic Practice 105
Tim Winter

Chapter 8 Philosophic Warrants for Scriptural Reasoning 121
Peter Ochs

Part 4 Reasoning

Chapter 9 Scriptural Reasoning and The Philosophy of Social Science 139
Basit Bilal Koshul

Chapter 10 The Phenomenology of Scripture: Patterns of Reception and Discovery Behind Scriptural Reasoning 159
Gavin D. Flood

Chapter 11 Reading with Others: Levinas' Ethics and Scriptural Reasoning 171
Robert Gibbs

Part 5 Responding

Chapter 12 The Promise of Scriptural Reasoning 185
Daniel W. Hardy

Index 209

Subject Areas: Religion & beliefs [HR]
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