Books by Ryan A Brandt
Ryan A. Brandt and John Frederick, eds., Theological Interpretation of Scripture as Spiritual Formation, Biblical Interpretation Series, vol. 206 (Leiden, Netherlands: Brill, 2023).
Academic expertise is essential. But have you ever wondered how it itself is spiritually formativ... more Academic expertise is essential. But have you ever wondered how it itself is spiritually formative? This book, coming from an interdisciplinary assortment of scholars, shows how the exegetical methods of Theological Interpretation of Scripture (TIS) are themselves spiritually formative. This book provides a diverse collection of essays that focus on theological interpretative methods that result in a unique transformational experience not achieved through historical-critical or grammatical-historical approaches alone. Renowned thinkers—such as biblical scholar Ben Witherington III, historical theologian Mark Elliott, and theologian Arthur Sutherland—offer new works that explore how reading theologically can transform theology, cultures, and individuals. These new studies focus on the theological exegesis of such thinkers as Mother Teresa, Thomas Aquinas, Ignatius of Antioch, and Clement of Alexandria. The collection also includes several important and timely pieces that show how theological interpretation leads to moral formation within diverse cultural groups including African American and Latinx communities.
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The church is called to grow in Christ. Yet too often, it ignores the practical dimensions of the... more The church is called to grow in Christ. Yet too often, it ignores the practical dimensions of the faith.
The church is one in Christ. Yet too often, it is divided by national, denominational, theological, and racial or ethnic boundaries.
The church is a global body of believers. Yet too often, it privileges a few voices and fails to recognize its own diversity.
In response, this volume offers a multi-denominational, multi-ethnic vision in which biblical scholars, theologians, and practitioners from around the world join together to pursue a cohesive yet diverse theology and praxis of spiritual formation for the global church.
Be fed in your faith by brothers and sisters from around the world.
CONTENTS
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Ryan A. Brandt and John Frederick
Part One: Biblical and Theological Study as Spiritual Formation
1. New Testament Theology and Spiritual Formation: Michael J. Gorman
2. Theological Education and Spiritual Formation: Sammy Alfaro
3. Biblical Faithfulness and Spiritual Formation: Alfred Olwa
4. Spiritual Theology and Spiritual Formation: An Integrative Methodology for a Global Approach: John H. Coe
Part Two: Acts and Elements of Worship as Spiritual Formation
5. Liturgy and Spiritual Formation: Engaging with Evelyn Underhill's Prayer Book: Robyn Wrigley-Carr
6. The Eucharist as Spiritual Formation: Markus Nikkanen
7. Sacrifice and Surrender as Spiritual Formation: John Frederick and Jonathan K. Sharpe
8. The Beatific Vision as Spiritual Formation: An Augustinian Ressourcement: Ryan A. Brandt
Part Three: Christ, Contemporary Culture, and Spiritual Formation
9. Old Testament Ethics and Spiritual Formation: S. Min Chun
10. Second Peter, Postmodernity, and Spiritual Formation: Le Chih Hsieh
11. The Holy Spirit, Supernatural Interventionism, and Spiritual Formation: J. Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu
12. Spiritual Formation through Failure and Faithful Perseverance: HaYoung Son
Epilogue: Spiritual Formation, Catholicity, and the Multicultural Communion of the Saints: John Frederick and Ryan A. Brandt
Contributors
General Index
Scripture Index
Journal Articles by Ryan A Brandt
Introduction to Catholicit y to read Scripture and do theology in the context of the history of t... more Introduction to Catholicit y to read Scripture and do theology in the context of the history of the church, or the Great Tradition as it is often called. 8 Part and parcel with this development, second, is the increasing number of volumes on ressourcement and (or) retrieval of the early and medieval church from an evangelical standpoint, 9 often connecting catholicity to questions of ethics, morality, and worship. 10 Third, and finally, there are a number of different attempts at constructive dialogue between major Christian denominations, including between Roman Catholics and Reformed, 11 Roman Catholics and Baptists, 12 and different Protestant denominations among themselves. 13 In short, within Christianity today, and evangelicalism in particular, there is a more explicit awareness of the importance of church tradition, on the one hand, and the catholicity of the church, on the other.
Journal of Biblical and Theological Studies (JBTS) is an academic journal focused on the fields o... more Journal of Biblical and Theological Studies (JBTS) is an academic journal focused on the fields of Bible and Theology from an inter-denominational point of view. The journal is comprised of an editorial board of scholars that represent several academic institutions throughout the world. JBTS is concerned with presenting high level original scholarship in an approachable way. Academic journals are often written by scholars for other scholars. They are technical in nature, assuming a robust knowledge of the field. There are fewer journals that seek to introduce biblical and theological scholarship that is also accessible to students. JBTS seeks to provide high-level scholarship and research to both scholars and students, which results in original scholarship that is readable and accessible. As an inter-denominational journal, JBTS is broadly evangelical. We accept contributions in all theological disciplines from any evangelical perspective. In particular, we encourage articles and book reviews within the fields of Old Testament, New Testament, Biblical Theology, Church History, Systematic Theology, Practical Theology, Philosophical Theology, Philosophy, and Ethics. Please see the guidelines for submission at jbtsonline.org. Since JBTS is a broadly evangelical journal there will often be a variety of views that are represented that align with the evangelical Christian faith within each journal issue. The views expressed by contributors are not necessarily the views of the editors or the institutions that they represent.
Modern Christians often polarize the otherwise inseparable realities of academic reading and pers... more Modern Christians often polarize the otherwise inseparable realities of academic reading and personal reading of Scripture. While generally not declared outright, many Christians consider the two methods discontinuous. This article deems this bifurcation unnecessary and dangerous to the spiritual formation of individuals and the spiritual health of the church. It examines Bonaventure’s insightful use of the quadriga in order to contribute to today’s discussion of spiritual reading of Scripture. The article shall argue that (at least a variation of) Bonaventure’s quadrigal method ought to be retrieved today for the spiritual health of scholarship and the church. This thesis will be attained organically. It will first survey his proposed method of interpretation in his Breviloquium and Commentary on the Gospel of Luke; then, it will appeal to scriptural and pastoral support to show that his method is a helpful route for retrieval.
Book Chapters by Ryan A Brandt
John Frederick and Ryan A. Brandt, “Regula Catholica, Regula Interpretatio: A Summary and Way Forward for Theological Interpretation of Scripture,” in Theological Interpretation of Scripture as Spiritual Formation, ed. Ryan A. Brandt and John Frederick, pgs. 305-330, Biblical Interpretation Serie...
Abstract: This chapter proposes a consensus position on the nature of Scripture and the appropria... more Abstract: This chapter proposes a consensus position on the nature of Scripture and the appropriate commensurate methodologies for its theological interpretation. It asserts that TIS requires a more specific consensual catholic scriptural and interpretive benchmark than currently exists across the movement—a regula catholica (catholic rule) and a regula interpretatio (interpretation rule)—in order to be properly ecclesially-calibrated and in order to generate a biblically-faithful, spiritually-formative theological interpretation of Scripture. A four-fold framework is articulated that organizes common approaches to theological interpretation into a tangible, replicable cluster of interpretive techniques that serve the purpose of spiritually-formative scriptural analysis and exegesis. A critical engagement of the views of key TIS proponents is offered that argues for a scriptural ontology that is characterized by textual determinacy and textual integrity within the breadth of the catholic tradition across the ages. Lastly, building on the work of John Webster, a theological rationale is offered that demonstrates how the various aspects of a regula interpretatio are themselves instrumental for spiritual formation rather than functioning as merely human tools for the grammatical, historical, and literary analysis of the biblical text.
Keywords: TIS, paleo-orthodoxy, spiritual formation, Thomas Oden, St. Vincent of Lérins, regula fidei, John Webster, Stephen E. Fowl, Francis Watson, theological interpretation, literal sense, hermeneutics, Thomas Aquinas
Ryan A. Brandt and John Frederick, “The Shortcomings of the Historical-Critical Method and the Promise of Theological Interpretation of Scripture: A Short Survey of the Landscape and a New Proposal,” in Theological Interpretation of Scripture as Spiritual Formation, ed. Ryan A. Brandt and John Fr...
Academic expertise is essential. But have you ever wondered how it itself is spiritually formativ... more Academic expertise is essential. But have you ever wondered how it itself is spiritually formative? This book, coming from an interdisciplinary assortment of scholars, shows how the exegetical methods of Theological Interpretation of Scripture (TIS) are themselves spiritually formative. This book provides a diverse collection of essays that focus on theological interpretative methods that result in a unique transformational experience not achieved through historical-critical or grammatical-historical approaches alone. Renowned thinkers-such as biblical scholar Ben Witherington III, historical theologian Mark Elliott, and theologian Arthur Sutherland-o fer new works that explore how reading theologically can transform theology, cultures, and individuals. These new studies focus on the theological exegesis of such thinkers as Mother Teresa, Thomas Aquinas, Ignatius of Antioch, and Clement of Alexandria. The collection also includes several important and timely pieces that show how theological interpretation leads to moral formation within diverse cultural groups including African American and Latinx communities.
Editor of Journal Volumes by Ryan A Brandt
Journal of Biblical and Theological Studies (JBTS) is a peer reviewed academic journal focused on... more Journal of Biblical and Theological Studies (JBTS) is a peer reviewed academic journal focused on the fields of Bible and Theology from an inter-denominational point of view. The journal is comprised of an editorial board of scholars that represent several academic institutions throughout the world. JBTS is concerned with presenting high level original scholarship in an approachable way. Academic journals are often written by scholars for other scholars. They are technical in nature, assuming a robust knowledge of the field. There are fewer journals that seek to introduce biblical and theological scholarship that is also accessible to students. JBTS seeks to provide high-level scholarship and research to both scholars and students, which results in original scholarship that is readable and accessible. As an inter-denominational journal, JBTS is broadly evangelical. We accept contributions in all theological disciplines from any evangelical perspective. In particular, we encourage articles and book reviews within the fields of Old Testament, New Testament, Biblical Theology, Church History, Systematic Theology, Practical Theology, Philosophical Theology, Philosophy, and Ethics. Please see the guidelines for submission at jbtsonline.org. Since JBTS is a broadly evangelical journal there will often be a variety of views that are represented that align with the evangelical Christian faith within each journal issue. The views expressed by contributors are not necessarily the views of the editors or the institutions that they represent.
Introduction to Catholicit y to read Scripture and do theology in the context of the history of t... more Introduction to Catholicit y to read Scripture and do theology in the context of the history of the church, or the Great Tradition as it is often called. 8 Part and parcel with this development, second, is the increasing number of volumes on ressourcement and (or) retrieval of the early and medieval church from an evangelical standpoint, 9 often connecting catholicity to questions of ethics, morality, and worship. 10 Third, and finally, there are a number of different attempts at constructive dialogue between major Christian denominations, including between Roman Catholics and Reformed, 11 Roman Catholics and Baptists, 12 and different Protestant denominations among themselves. 13 In short, within Christianity today, and evangelicalism in particular, there is a more explicit awareness of the importance of church tradition, on the one hand, and the catholicity of the church, on the other.
Papers by Ryan A Brandt
Academic expertise is essential. But have you ever wondered how it itself is spiritually formativ... more Academic expertise is essential. But have you ever wondered how it itself is spiritually formative? This book, coming from an interdisciplinary assortment of scholars, shows how the exegetical methods of Theological Interpretation of Scripture (TIS) are themselves spiritually formative. This book provides a diverse collection of essays that focus on theological interpretative methods that result in a unique transformational experience not achieved through historical-critical or grammatical-historical approaches alone. Renowned thinkers—such as biblical scholar Ben Witherington III, historical theologian Mark Elliott, and theologian Arthur Sutherland—offer new works that explore how reading theologically can transform theology, cultures, and individuals. These new studies focus on the theological exegesis of such thinkers as Mother Teresa, Thomas Aquinas, Ignatius of Antioch, and Clement of Alexandria. The collection also includes several important and timely pieces that show how theological interpretation leads to moral formation within diverse cultural groups including African American and Latinx communities. https://brill.com/display/title/63678?rskey=UDh2v3&result=4&contents=toc-50344
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The church is one in Christ. Yet too often, it is divided by national, denominational, theological, and racial or ethnic boundaries.
The church is a global body of believers. Yet too often, it privileges a few voices and fails to recognize its own diversity.
In response, this volume offers a multi-denominational, multi-ethnic vision in which biblical scholars, theologians, and practitioners from around the world join together to pursue a cohesive yet diverse theology and praxis of spiritual formation for the global church.
Be fed in your faith by brothers and sisters from around the world.
CONTENTS
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Ryan A. Brandt and John Frederick
Part One: Biblical and Theological Study as Spiritual Formation
1. New Testament Theology and Spiritual Formation: Michael J. Gorman
2. Theological Education and Spiritual Formation: Sammy Alfaro
3. Biblical Faithfulness and Spiritual Formation: Alfred Olwa
4. Spiritual Theology and Spiritual Formation: An Integrative Methodology for a Global Approach: John H. Coe
Part Two: Acts and Elements of Worship as Spiritual Formation
5. Liturgy and Spiritual Formation: Engaging with Evelyn Underhill's Prayer Book: Robyn Wrigley-Carr
6. The Eucharist as Spiritual Formation: Markus Nikkanen
7. Sacrifice and Surrender as Spiritual Formation: John Frederick and Jonathan K. Sharpe
8. The Beatific Vision as Spiritual Formation: An Augustinian Ressourcement: Ryan A. Brandt
Part Three: Christ, Contemporary Culture, and Spiritual Formation
9. Old Testament Ethics and Spiritual Formation: S. Min Chun
10. Second Peter, Postmodernity, and Spiritual Formation: Le Chih Hsieh
11. The Holy Spirit, Supernatural Interventionism, and Spiritual Formation: J. Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu
12. Spiritual Formation through Failure and Faithful Perseverance: HaYoung Son
Epilogue: Spiritual Formation, Catholicity, and the Multicultural Communion of the Saints: John Frederick and Ryan A. Brandt
Contributors
General Index
Scripture Index
Journal Articles by Ryan A Brandt
Book Chapters by Ryan A Brandt
Keywords: TIS, paleo-orthodoxy, spiritual formation, Thomas Oden, St. Vincent of Lérins, regula fidei, John Webster, Stephen E. Fowl, Francis Watson, theological interpretation, literal sense, hermeneutics, Thomas Aquinas
Editor of Journal Volumes by Ryan A Brandt
Papers by Ryan A Brandt
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The church is one in Christ. Yet too often, it is divided by national, denominational, theological, and racial or ethnic boundaries.
The church is a global body of believers. Yet too often, it privileges a few voices and fails to recognize its own diversity.
In response, this volume offers a multi-denominational, multi-ethnic vision in which biblical scholars, theologians, and practitioners from around the world join together to pursue a cohesive yet diverse theology and praxis of spiritual formation for the global church.
Be fed in your faith by brothers and sisters from around the world.
CONTENTS
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Ryan A. Brandt and John Frederick
Part One: Biblical and Theological Study as Spiritual Formation
1. New Testament Theology and Spiritual Formation: Michael J. Gorman
2. Theological Education and Spiritual Formation: Sammy Alfaro
3. Biblical Faithfulness and Spiritual Formation: Alfred Olwa
4. Spiritual Theology and Spiritual Formation: An Integrative Methodology for a Global Approach: John H. Coe
Part Two: Acts and Elements of Worship as Spiritual Formation
5. Liturgy and Spiritual Formation: Engaging with Evelyn Underhill's Prayer Book: Robyn Wrigley-Carr
6. The Eucharist as Spiritual Formation: Markus Nikkanen
7. Sacrifice and Surrender as Spiritual Formation: John Frederick and Jonathan K. Sharpe
8. The Beatific Vision as Spiritual Formation: An Augustinian Ressourcement: Ryan A. Brandt
Part Three: Christ, Contemporary Culture, and Spiritual Formation
9. Old Testament Ethics and Spiritual Formation: S. Min Chun
10. Second Peter, Postmodernity, and Spiritual Formation: Le Chih Hsieh
11. The Holy Spirit, Supernatural Interventionism, and Spiritual Formation: J. Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu
12. Spiritual Formation through Failure and Faithful Perseverance: HaYoung Son
Epilogue: Spiritual Formation, Catholicity, and the Multicultural Communion of the Saints: John Frederick and Ryan A. Brandt
Contributors
General Index
Scripture Index
Keywords: TIS, paleo-orthodoxy, spiritual formation, Thomas Oden, St. Vincent of Lérins, regula fidei, John Webster, Stephen E. Fowl, Francis Watson, theological interpretation, literal sense, hermeneutics, Thomas Aquinas
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The subject of contemplation and its place in the life of a believer is an ongoing conversation in the academy and church, with several books from major publishers coming out within the last few years alone. One particularly overlooked aspect of contemplation is the relationship it has with the created world and ethical transformation. This paper connects these themes together, showing how the created world is a medium through which to see God and thus contemplate him for the purposes of transformation. As I define it, echoing Thomas Aquinas and John Webster, contemplation is captivated attention to and enjoyment of the Triune God. It is an action that culminates in a spiritual rest in God. This paper shows how God can be contemplated through the created world, using especially the example of gazing upon the stars in astronomical viewing. Namely, the created world is a medium through which to know and experience God more fully. The paper then elaborates several ways that the contemplation of God in creation relates to ethical transformation and concludes by noting the areas of significance for the church today.
The paper will argue that Bonaventure’s reading of Scripture can and ought to be retrieved by Christians today. The paper will argue this in three stages. First, the paper will explore and summarize Bonaventure’s spiritual hermeneutic as found in his Commentary on Luke and his theological primer, Breviloquium. The paper will pay special attention to his understanding of Scripture’s fourfold sense: Literal, tropological, allegorical, and anagogical senses. The paper will then contribute to the discussions today by suggesting how Christians can incorporate Bonaventure’s method of spiritual reading, offering three concrete examples of the spiritual reading of Luke 4:18, 24: 44-45, and 9:28-31. The paper will finally conclude with an engaging discussion on why spiritual reading like Bonaventure’s is not only helpful but necessary for the spiritual health of the church. While this paper seeks to engage Bonaventure on a scholarly level, it also seeks to speak winsomely and pastorally about the importance of a properly spiritual reading of Scripture.