We may trace a particular concept or theme through the whole process that may take us from say Abraham to Jesus and ultimately the consummation of the kingdom. You may come across discussions on which approach is the more valid. I would suggest that both are important and that neither in itself is either right or wrong. Early uses of the term were more concerned simply to give proof texts to substantiate the doctrinal statements of systematic theology. Once the two Testaments became separate objects of study, particularly in Old Testament theologies we find the material organised according to doctrinal headings.
Some more recent biblical theologies take the material of each book or corpus, which may include more than one book in turn. This can lead to a lack of integration of the various corpora into the one canon of Scripture. Another approach is to deal with the material thematically, and to try to show the unifying links between the various parts of the text books or corpora. In the development of modern biblical theology two kinds of distinction have actually become almost complete separation to the detriment of all.
Biblical studies have been regarded as the domain of the exegete and not the theologian, while theology is regarded as off limits for the exegete. No evangelical can accept this state of affairs because the two disciplines are interdependent. The more obvious separation has been aided and abetted by some evangelical theologians. Commentaries, particularly on the Old Testament, are written at the exegetical level with very little, if any, reference to the connection with the fulfilment in Christ.
This is often a result of the division of biblical theology into theology of the Old Testament and theology of the New Testament. The two Testaments are dealt with separately because no one person can adequately deal with the whole Bible.
It is maintained that there is no real theological unity in the Bible, so why try to hold it all together? Whatever the practical difficulties, we need to remember that Jesus and the apostles indicated very clearly that the Old Testament is a book about Christ.
Despite the difficulties in doing so, we should always strive to show the connection of the Old Testament to its fulfilment in Christ. See also relevant articles in Part One of T. Alexander and B. Graeme Goldsworthy is an Australian Anglican theologian specializing in the Old Testament and biblical theology. Our work is possible by the generosity of our readers. Give Today. Read Now » Ask a Question ». Resources Donate. What is the Discipline of Biblical Theology?
Article Most seem to agree on these points: a. One way of viewing the relationships of the various theological disciplines is represented in this diagram: Mutual Interdependence of the Theological Disciplines 6. Synchronic This refers to an approach that looks at synchronous events; things that happen at a given time. Diachronic This refers to the approach that looks at the developments or changes over time.
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