Perspectives on Mormon Theology: Scriptural Theology

edited by James E. Faulconer and Joseph M. Spencer   Available in ebook for Kindle, Nook, Apple, Google Play, and Kobo Also available through Amazon. Download a free sample preview. The first volume of the Perspectives on Mormon Theology series. From the Introduction: The phrase “theology of scripture” can be understood in two distinct ways. First, theology of scripture would be reflection on the nature of scripture, asking questions about what it means for a person or a people to be oriented by a written text (rather than or in addition to an oral tradition or a ritual tradition). In this first sense, theology of scripture would form a relatively minor part of the broader theological project, since the nature of scripture is just one of many things on which theologians reflect. Second, theology of scripture would be theological reflection guided by scripture, asking questions of scriptural texts and allowing those texts to shape the direction the theologian’s thoughts pursue. In