Engaging the Word

Johnston introduces us to the key terms and concepts of biblical criticism that show us how to read Scripture on three key levels: the literal, historical, and prophetic.

Part 1 An Icon of the Word
Chapter 2 Telling the Story
Chapter 3 Passing on the Story
Chapter 4 Making the Story Our Own
Chapter 5 Breaking Open the Word
Chapter 6 Forming Community Character
Chapter 7 Who is the God of the Bible?
Chapter 8 Who is the Jesus of the Bible?
Chapter 9 The Word as Sacrament
Part 10 Finding Jesus
Part 11 Resources
Part 12 Questions for Group Study