R. R. Reno

Author of Sanctified Vision: An Introduction to Early Christian Interpretation of the Bible

About the Author

R. R. Reno is the editor of First Things, a journal of religion and public life. His previous books include Genesis: A Theological Commentary, Fighting the Noonday Devil, and Resurrecting the Idea of a Christian Society. He lives with his wife in New York City.

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Works by R. R. Reno

Genesis (2010) 147 copies, 1 review

Return of the Strong Gods: Nationalism, Populism, and the Future of the West (2019) 113 copies, 1 review

In the Ruins of the Church: Sustaining Faith in an Age of Diminished Christianity (2002) 95 copies

Resurrecting the Idea of a Christian Society (2016) 66 copies

The End of Interpretation: Reclaiming the Priority of Ecclesial Exegesis (2022) 65 copies, 1 review

The Ordinary Transformed: Karl Rahner and the Christian Vision of Transcendence (1995) 35 copies

Redemptive Change: Atonement and the Christian Cure of the Soul (Theology for the 21st Century) (2002) 35 copies

Fighting the Noonday Devil - and Other Essays Personal and Theological (2011) 25 copies

Heroism and the Christian Life: Reclaiming Excellence (2000) 21 copies

Religion and the Social Sciences: Conversations with Robert Bellah and Christian Smith (2015) 10 copies

Literature Through the Eyes of Faith (2017) 5 copies

El retorno de los dioses fuertes : nacionalismo, populismo y el futuro de Occidente (2020) 3 copies

Duty, The Soul Of Beauty: Henry James on the Beautiful Life 2 copies

First Things, Number 222 (April 2012) 1 copy

First Things, Number 237 (November 2013) 1 copy

First Things, Number 247 (November 2014) 1 copy

First Things, Number 216 (October 2011) 1 copy

First Things, Number 226 (October 2012) 1 copy

First Things, Number 236 (October 2013) 1 copy

First Things, Number 246 (October 2014) 1 copy

Biblical Theology and Theological Exegesis 1 copy

SCM Theological Commentary on the Bible: Genesis by R. R. Reno (2013-03-25) (1893) 1 copy

The Orthodox Imperative: Selected Essays of Avery Cardinal Dulles, S.J. 1 copy

First Things, Number 217 (November 2011) 1 copy

The Ruins of the Church 1 copy

First Things, January 2017 Number 269 1 copy

First Things, December 2016 Number 268 1 copy

First Things, November 2016 Number 267 1 copy

First Things, October 2016, Number 266 1 copy

First Things N0. 247 1 copy

Genesis (Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible): A Theological Bible Commentary on Genesis from Leading Contemporary Theologians - BTC 1 copy

First Things, Number 227 (November 2012) 1 copy

First Things, Number 243 (May 2014) 1 copy

First Things, Number 232 (April 2013) 1 copy

First Things, Number 230 (February 2013) 1 copy

First Things, Number 242 (April 2014) 1 copy

First Things, Number 215 (August/September 2011) 1 copy

First Things, Number 225 (August/September 2012) 1 copy

First Things, Number 235 (August/September 2013) 1 copy

First Things, Number 245 (August/September 2014) 1 copy

First Things, Number 218 (December 2011) 1 copy

First Things, Number 228 (December 2012) 1 copy

First Things, Number 238 (December 2013) 1 copy

First Things, Number 248 (December 2014) 1 copy

First Things, Number 220 (February 2012) 1 copy

First Things, Number 240 (February 2014) 1 copy

First Things, Number 233 (May 2013) 1 copy

First Things, Number 219 (January 2012) 1 copy

First Things, Number 229 (January 2013) 1 copy

First Things, Number 239 (January 2014) 1 copy

First Things, Number 214 (June/July 2011) 1 copy

First Things, Number 224 (June/July 2012) 1 copy

First Things, Number 234 (June/July 2013) 1 copy

First Things, Number 244 (June/July 2014) 1 copy

First Things, Number 221 (March 2012) 1 copy

First Things, Number 231 (March 2013) 1 copy

First Things June/July 2013 1 copy

First Things, Number 223 (May 2012) 1 copy

First Things, Number 241 (March 2014) 1 copy

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Associated Works

Out of Egypt: Biblical Theology and Biblical Interpretation (2004) — Contributor — 195 copies

The Blackwell Companion to Christian Ethics (2004) — Contributor, some editions — 188 copies, 1 review

The Blackwell Companion to Political Theology (2003) — Contributor — 102 copies

Genesis and Christian Theology (2012) — Contributor — 45 copies

Covenant and Hope: Christian and Jewish Reflections (2012) — Contributor — 8 copies

Gained Horizons: Regensburg and the Enlargement of Reason (2011) — Contributor — 4 copies

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Common Knowledge

Legal name: Reno, Russell Ronald, III
Birthdate: 1959
Gender: male
Education: Towson High School
Haverford College (B.A)
Yale University
Occupations: professor of theology
editor
journalist
Organizations: Roman Catholic Church
Relationships: Juliana Miller (wife)
Rachel Reno (child)
Jesse Reno (child)
Short biography: Russell Ronald "R.R." Reno III (born 1959) is the editor of First Things magazine. He was formerly a professor of theology and ethics at Creighton University.
Nationality: USA
Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Places of residence: Towson, Maryland, USA
Associated Place (for map): Maryland, USA

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Paul_S 941 reviews

Return of the Strong Gods: Nationalism, Populism, and the Future of the West by R. R. Reno

Very eloquent, aside from the inexplicable kicking Karl Popper gets. Ends without a resolution, just a litany of well wishes. The book shows a very limited number of options, either go back to the past or perish following the current path. There are different directions to try other than back.

Dec 23, 2020

StFrancisofAssisi 2,419 reviews

The End of Interpretation: Reclaiming the Priority of Ecclesial Exegesis by R. R. Reno

In The End of Interpretation, Reno's first full statement on the topic, he argues that Scripture is interpreted correctly only when it is read through the lens of creedal orthodoxy--that is, through the apostolic faith. The principle of accordance between doctrine and Scripture is of first importance for solid Christian interpretation.

Mar 18, 2025

LudieGrace 242 reviews

Sanctified Vision: An Introduction to Early Christian Interpretation of the Bible by John J. O'Keefe

I think this would be a good book for someone who is unfamiliar with patristic/pre-critical biblical exegesis and is skeptical that it has much to offer.

Aug 10, 2020

CPI 661 reviews

Genesis (Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible) by R. R. Reno