Theology in the Raw What Does it Mean to Be "Biblical?" Dr. Kevin J. Vanhoozer
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Aug 25, 2025 Dr. Kevin J. Vanhoozer, a leading Evangelical theologian and Research Professor at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, dives deep into the complexities of biblical interpretation. He explores the nuances of truth claims within Scripture and the critical importance of understanding literary genres like in Jonah. The conversation sheds light on the challenges of inerrancy and the role of community in fostering biblical literacy. Vanhoozer emphasizes humility and the need for precise definitions to navigate the intricate landscape of theological interpretation.
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Book Born From Postmodern Classroom Tensions
- Vanhoozer wrote Is There a Meaning in This Text? responding to postmodern students in Edinburgh.
- He aimed to defend biblical authority against postmodern skepticism about truth claims.
Define Truth Before Declaring It Absolute
- 'Absolute truth' is misleading without defining truth and context.
- Kevin Vanhoozer argues truth already implies reliability for everyone everywhere, so 'absolute' is redundant.
Meaning Comes Before Truth Claims
- You must determine what biblical statements mean before judging their truth.
- Vanhoozer stresses interpretation first, then truth claims follow from understood meaning.
