Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 080061626X, Paperback)

Walter Brueggemann continues to be in the forefront of those who are insisting that even the guilt of scholarship recognize that the genuine nature of the Bible is in its function as canon in the believing communities that find their identity in it. This book allows the reader to view the function of the three canonical complexes of the Old Testament. Everyone engaged in teaching of proclaiming God's word needs to struggle with the issues raised by the author to avoid prophetic naivete on the one hand and institutional ossification on the other. It's filled with stimulating insights and pertinent observations and should prove of real value to religious educators of all faiths. Brueggmann proposes that the three-part canon of the Old Testament -- Torah, Prophets and writings -- should be the basis for all Christian education. Useful for church leaders, clergy and lay people.