Jacques Ellul and the Bible: Towards a Hermeneutic of Freedom

This striking collection of scholarly essays highlights the hermeneutic contribution of the French theologian and sociologist Jacques Ellul revealing him to be one of the twentieth centurys most creative and insightful readers of the Bible. With a breadth of contributors ranging from established biblical scholars and theologians to pastoral practitioners from top Ellul scholars to emerging voices--and including six first-time English translations of Elluls own articles--this volume not only provides a detailed overview of Elluls biblical approach but also constitutes a crucial moment in Elluls theological reception. This book counts as a clear demonstration that the full potential of Elluls theological interpretation of Scripture to rejuvenate and reconfigure contemporary biblical hermeneutics has yet to be seen. With contributions from: Jerome Ellul Brian Brock Patrick Troude-Chastenet Amy Erickson Chris Friesen David Gill Andrew Goddard John Goldingay Jean-Sebastien Ingrand Declan Kelly Ted Lewis Michael Morelli Anthony J. Petrotta Elisabetta Ribet Frederic Rognon Christian Roy