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A 10 page book review-- Willard Swartley in his 1983 text Slavery, Sabbath, War and Women examines four case studies in biblical interpretation pertaining to the topics in his title. In so doing, the author's goal is to illustrate and clarify the difficulties that are inherent in biblical interpretation. Basically, Swartley's examination of the first three issues present debates that have divided Christians in the past. He then uses these examples to help illuminate the nature of the controversial modern debate over the proper status of women within a Christian perspective and the role relationships that scripture indicates should exist between men and women. The writer argues that this is a fascinating and insightful text. No additional sources cited.
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so doing, the authors goal is to illustrate and clarify the difficulties that are inherent in biblical interpretation. Basically, Swartleys examination of the first three issues present debates that have
divided Christians in the past. He then uses these examples to help illuminate the nature of the controversial modern debate over the proper status of women within a Christian perspective
and the role relationships that scripture indicates should exist between men and women. In todays media, one frequently encounters fundamentalist Christians who assert that they believe in a "literal"
translation of the Bible. Swartleys insightful examination of biblical interpretation examines what this statement means by showing how the four case studies he highlights raise fundamental questions about biblical interpretation.
For example, Swartley asks: "What is the relationship between divine revelation and the culture in which the revelation is given and perceived?" and, specifically, "What does it mean to take
the Bible literally?...Does literal signify the intended meaning of the author or a meaning that seems natural to us?" (Swartley 21). Swartley proposes that biblical interpretation on controversial issues
are more likely to be correct when the "historical and culture context of the specific texts are considered seriously" and when the diversity of scripture is acknowledged and addressed (Swartley
23). The author realizes that certain readers may wish to find definitive answers on the controversial issues explored, but Swartley is emphatic that this is not the purpose of his
study. His goal is to show the reader how biblical interpretation has been used and is being used to support certain ideological positions and to give insight into the process
(Swartley 24). An examination of this text shows that Swartley admirably achieved his goal and that his study gives the reader considerably insight into how the Bible is interpreted and
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