Canonical Theology

The Biblical Canon, Sola Scriptura, and Theological Method

John Peckham

• Publisher: Eerdmans
• Year: 2016
• Print ISBN:
  9780802873309
• eBook ISBN:
  9781467446198
• Topic: Theology & Religion
• Subtopic: Biblical Studies

What are the roles of canon and community in the understanding and articulation of Christian doctrine? Should the church be the doctrinal arbiter in the twenty-first century? In  Canonical Theology John Peckham tackles this complex, ongoing discussion by shedding light on issues surrounding the biblical canon and the role of the community for theology and practice.
Peckham examines the nature of the biblical canon, the proper relationship of Scripture and tradition, and the interpretation and application of Scripture for theology. He lays out a compelling canonical approach to systematic theology — including an explanation of his method, a step-by-step account of how to practice it, and an example of what theology derived from this canonical approach looks like.

Table of contents

• Title Page
• Copyright
• Table of Contents
• Foreword, by Craig G. Bartholomew
• Acknowledgments
• 1. Canon vs. Community?
• 2. Defining the Intrinsic Canon
• 3. Intrinsic Canonicity and the Inadequacy of the Community Approach
• 4. Communitarian Approaches to Theology
• 5. The Rule of Faith
• 6. Sola Scriptura: reductio ad absurdum?
• 7. Sola Scriptura and the Theology of the Trinity: A Case Study
• 8. The Canonical Approach to Systematic Theology: Revisiting the Analogy of Scripture
• 9. Canonical Hermeneutics and Theopathic Language
• 10. What Might a Canonical Theology Look Like? The Nature of Divine Love
• Bibliography
• Modern Author Index
• Subject Index
• Scripture Index