John Walton – Wisdom For Faithful Reading

How do we understand and interpret the Old Testament?

Brent talks with John Walton, professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College and Graduate School in Illinois in the USA.  Previously he was professor of Old Testament at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago.

John’s new book from IVP America is called ‘Wisdom for Faithful Reading – Principles and Practices for Old Testament Interpretation’. 

• (0:47) Problems we have understanding the Old Testament;
• (1:40) Church community and understanding Scripture;
• (2:50) The importance of context;
• (3:45) Some principles for interpretation;
• (5:30) The Bible inspired;
• (10:00) How was ancient history written?
• (12:40) Our translations. How accurate are they?
• (13:30) The creation account and order;
• (19:40) How the Old Testament drives us to Jesus. Typology;
• (27:00) Finding our place in God’s story.

 

Links mentioned in this episode:

www.ivpress.com

www.amazon.com/Wisdom-Faithful-Reading-Principles-Interpretation/dp/1514004879

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