The Bible in Human Transformation

s/t: Toward a New Paradigm for Biblical Study
Preface: The book's general rationale
1/Bankruptcy of the Biblical Critical Paradigm: Bible criticism is bankrupt as it's based on inadequate method, false objectivism, uncontrolled technologism & separated from vital communities. A new paradigm is required.
2/Is Biblical Study Undergoing a Paradigm Shift? Declaring historical critical research methods bankrupt, Wink demands a new paradigm constellating presuppositions, beliefs, values & techniques making biblical content & intent accessible for human development today.
3/Toward a New Paradigm for Biblical Study: Recommending dialectical hermeneutics as the new paradigm, Wink critiques biblical objectification in contemporary scholarship, arguing for the use of scholarly critical tools to bridge gaps between personal spiritual quests & the text, using sociological insights & depth psychology.
Conclusion: This book calls scholars to change focus from paradigms of professional success in the discipline to more personal involvement with the bible’s intent as well as its content.
Appendix by Elizabeth B. Howes, Ph.D.