* A group of scholar-practitioners of Islam, Judaism and Christianity invite readers to share in their understanding of scriptural text study and of disciplined reasoning. * Grapples with questions ranging from the nature of scripture and revelation to the relevance of philosophies such as idealism, pragmatism and phenomenology.

Preface: The Promise of Scriptural Reasoning vii
C. C. Pecknold

Part 1 Framing

Chapter 1 An Interfaith Wisdom: Scriptural Reasoning Between Jews, Christians And Muslims 1
David F. Ford

Part 2 Describing

Chapter 2 A Handbook for Scriptural Reasoning 23
Steven Kepnes

Chapter 3 Making Deep Reasonings Public 41
Nicholas Adams

Chapter 4 Heavenly Semantics: Some Literary-Critical Approaches To Scriptural Reasoning 59
Ben Quash

Part 3 Reading

Chapter 5 Scriptural Reasoning and The Formation Of Identity 77
Susannah Ticciati

Chapter 6 Reading The Burning Bush: Voice, World and Holiness 95
Oliver Davies

Chapter 7 Qurānic Reasoning as an Academic Practice 105
Tim Winter

Chapter 8 Philosophic Warrants for Scriptural Reasoning 121
Peter Ochs

Part 4 Reasoning

Chapter 9 Scriptural Reasoning and The Philosophy of Social Science 139
Basit Bilal Koshul

Chapter 10 The Phenomenology of Scripture: Patterns of Reception and Discovery Behind Scriptural Reasoning 159
Gavin D. Flood

Chapter 11 Reading with Others: Levinas' Ethics and Scriptural Reasoning 171
Robert Gibbs

Part 5 Responding

Chapter 12 The Promise of Scriptural Reasoning 185
Daniel W. Hardy

Index 209

In 'scriptural reasoning', Jews, Christians and Muslims study their scriptures in conversation with one another. This innovative practice brings core identities into deep engagements with one another by returning to the sacred texts that give rise to their differences and their family resemblances. 'Scriptural reasoning' enables these differences, and agreements, to be worked through in a collegial context. It has already begun to produce fresh approaches to one of the great issues of the 21st century: how can the Abrahamic faiths understand each other and live together in peace?

In this book, twelve contributors distil their critical and constructive thinking on 'scriptural reasoning' after nearly a decade of study and discussion. Their reflections range from introductory accounts and guidelines for the practice, to literary-critical discussions and interpretations of texts. Several chapters draw on contemporary philosophies, such as pragmatism, phenomenology, and idealism. A critical conclusion invites readers to reflect on the promise of 'scriptural reasoning'.

A group of scholar-practitioners of Islam, Judaism and Christianity invite readers to share in their understanding of scriptural text study and of disciplined reasoning. Grapples with questions ranging from the nature of scripture and revelation to the relevance of philosophies such as idealism, pragmatism and phenomenology. Offers a constructive alternative to modernity, going deep into the scriptures while also drawing critically on modern philosophies and methodologies. Shows how Muslim, Jewish and Christian believers can study, reason and work together in a way that does not compromise their religious integrity and respects others? religious integrity. A timely publication, of interest to all those interested in interfaith dialogue or in the nature of scriptural study.