Biblical Hermeneutics

"Clark writes with real passion, and brings his many years as a lecturer into play. (...) Each part is well titled so its content is immediately recognisable. In particular providing web site addresses within the text should make this book appealing to all readers. Excellent use of current referencing is used alongside the historical perspective, making this a viable asset to theological studies, industrial chaplaincy training, and all individuals who believe the future of the church is in serving the kingdom and seeing a way to live it on earth." Cate Adams, IMAgenda, February 2006. "This book is a key text for all concerned about the urgent next steps to allow the church to be the servant of the 'kingdom community'. Reading David's clear, practical, challenging and immensely hopeful writing, gave me the hope that fellow MSEs would use it to inform many of their discussions, to enable them to reflect on their diaconal roles and get on with Breaking the Mould." Deirdre Palk, CHRISM, April 2006. "Epworth is to be congratulated for giving such a key exponent and practicioner the space to share with us his remarkable contribution through such a remarkable generation. The greatest value, of course, is not that journey, but how it interacts very precisely and tangibly with so much of our journey now." John Atherton, Manchester Cathedral CRUCIBLE, July-September 2006. "The book is well researched and covers a wide range of issues for anyone wishing to explore the nature of the Church in the twenty-first century, whilst at the same time offering a helpful approach to those continuing their exploration of the relationship between lay and ordained, presbyteral and diaconal ministry. Discussion on the need to find new expressions of church is prevalent currently. This book helpfully roots these discussions in a theological, sociological and educational context." Margaret Crompton, Methodist Deacon serving in the East Cardiff Ecumenical Mission Area, Epworth Review, July 2006."The book has much that will resonate strongly with Readers and much that will challenge. Do Readers need to think anexw about diaconal ministry? This book is well worth the exploration." Janice Price, The Reader, Winter 2006, Vol.103,Ndegree4.

David Holgate is Vice Principal and Dean of Studies at STETS. He has particular interests in New Testament studies, biblical interpretation and mission. Rachel Starr is a doctoral candidate at ISEDET, Buenos Aires. She was previously a member of the academic staff at STETS. Her research interests include Latin American feminist theologies, economic and environmental ethics, racial justice, and biblical interpretation.