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by Denise Dombkowski Hopkins (Editor), Michael S. Koppel (Editor)
Whether singly or jointly authored, these essays model dynamic, interactive reading of human situations and biblical texts. The exchange between texts and human situations reveals the multivalent complexities of both human situations and scriptural texts, and cautions against a simplistic use of the Bible and of pastoral theory and practices. Drawing upon both texts throughout the Bible and diverse psychological theories, the authors bridge the long-standing divide between the "classical" and "practical" disciplines in biblical studies and pastoral care. The aim of this book is to spur readers' imaginations toward critical engagement with the Bible and with one another to promote healing, connection, and justice in a world crying out for wholeness. Gems hidden in plain sight within the Bible can become powerful tools for illuminating the pains and promises of the human condition.
Author Biography
Denise Dombkowski Hopkins is Woodrow and Mildred Miller Professor of Biblical Theology and Hebrew Bible at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC, and author of Psalms: Books 2-3 in the Wisdom Commentary Series (2016).
Michael S. Koppel is Howard Chandler Robins Professor of Pastoral Theology and Congregational Care at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC, and author of Body Connections: Body-Based Spiritual Care (2021).
