BRIDGING THEOLOGY S2E3 Karen Keen on the Interpretation of Scripture and Theology
Apr 11, 2023
Karen Keen, a biblical scholar and author, discusses her transformative journey in theology with co-hosts Beth Stovell and Kevin Hill. She shares insights from her time on a kibbutz in Israel, exploring the profound impact of scripture on personal growth. Keen highlights the danger of 'chronological snobbery' in biblical interpretation, advocating for humility and recognition of diverse traditions within Christianity. The conversation also touches on balancing work and play, personal identity, and the nostalgic comfort of childhood foods.
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Kibbutz Year And Laundry Room Encounters
- Karen Keene spent a junior year living on a kibbutz in Israel, studying archaeological sites and working on the farm.
- She recalls working in a laundry room with Holocaust survivors and being deeply impacted by their grace and stories.
Scholarship Rooted In Lifelong Scripture Love
- Karen Keene's research blends formation of the Bible, hermeneutics, history of interpretation, ethics, and spiritual formation.
- Her scholarship grew from a lifelong love of Scripture shaped by her Baptist upbringing and academic training.
Humility As Shared Power And Divine Collaboration
- Karen defines divine humility as using power for the community's benefit, not self-deprecation.
- She argues God shares authority with humans (e.g., Genesis image of God, Revelation throne-sharing) and collaborates with people in the Bible's production.
