Getting from Here to There

1
Getting from Here to There Back Again
Our time, culture, worldview
Their ancient time, culture, world view

• Now, how do I Get Home???

That is, Is There a Method or approach I Can Use
to Find Out What to Do with this knowledge
insight?
2
Theology (theos logos)

• We have to think theologically about the texts
  of Scripture. Theological thinking is the bridge
  by which we travel over the chasm created by
  time, culture, world view (theirs our own)

3
Theology as a Method for Getting us Home
Bridging the chasm
21st Century Americanowmodern /
post-modernpluralistic / syncretistic /
subjectivist
Ancient IsraelthenSemitic cultureANE world
view(s)
Biblical Theology