Why Scripture Matters

"John Burgess has written a book of immense help to the church in this time of great conflict and division. It is wise, probing, and highly readable. . . . A combination of authentic piety and remarkable scholarship characterize this book, which is full of concrete suggestions for persons and and congregations. --Douglas W. Oldenburg, Moderator, 210th General Assembly, Presbyterian Church (USA) and President of Columbia Theological Seminary

Acknowledgments

ix

(4)

Introduction

xiii

1. Church and Scripture in Crisis

1

(18)

2. Whatever Happened to the Compelling Power of Scripture?

19

(19)

3. Scripture as Sacramental Word

38

(20)

4. A Piety of the Word

58

(21)

5. Commentary on Scripture

79

(18)

6. The Search for a Fitting Word

97

(23)

7. The Life of the Church as Commentary on Scripture

120

(21)

8. Conclusion: A Reading of Matthew 4:1-11

141

(8)

Appendix: A Bibliography Essay

149

(14)

Notes

163

(18)

Index

181

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