Knowing God as an Evangelical: Towards a Canonical-Epistemological Model

This book explores evangelical theological epistemology by examining the biblical canon to develop a canonically-derived framework that can better understand theological knowledge formation within the movement. It uses cognitive linguistics to analyze the conceptual meaning of theological knowledge formation in the Bible and proposes a minimal epistemological model based on the biblical canon. The author assesses the contemporary evangelical epistemological dissonance as a way forward for a canonical-epistemological attunement.

Format: Hardback
Length: 295 pages
Publication date: 27 April 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

In the intricate tapestry of evangelical theological epistemology, a multitude of authoritative approaches emerge. However, the evangelical commitment to sola scriptura necessitates that theological epistemology be held accountable to the biblical canon. In this captivating book, Dan-Adrian Petre presents a compelling argument for a canonically-derived theological epistemological framework, aimed at fostering a deeper comprehension of the formation of theological knowledge within the evangelical tradition. Petre embarks on a thoughtful exploration, delving into the voices of representative evangelicals to uncover the underlying reasons for the contemporary epistemological diversity. He then employs a canonical-epistemological methodology to delineate a biblically-based framework, drawing upon cognitive linguistics to unravel the conceptual essence of theological knowledge formation within the Bible through prototypical case studies. The resulting epistemological implications provide a foundational minimal epistemological model, intricately woven from the threads of the biblical canon. From this vantage point, the author assesses the prevailing evangelical epistemological dissonance as a guiding light, pointing toward a transformative path toward a canonical-epistemological attunement. This insightful work offers a profound testament to the power of theological epistemology in shaping our understanding of faith and its intersection with the sacred text.

Weight: 539g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031265556
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023