This book considers the academic treatment of biblical interpretation in the renewal movement, the fastest growing tradition in Christendom today.

The initial chapter surveys the history of biblical interpretation in the renewal tradition and provides a conceptual basis for the book.

In Part II, six renewal scholars outline a proposal for the future of biblical hermeneutics in the tradition. These authors address certain key questions. What is the role of the Holy Spirit in biblical interpretation? What are the distinctive presuppositions, methods and goals of renewal biblical hermeneutics? Three prominent biblical scholars (Craig G. Bartholomew, James D.G. Dunn, R. Walter L. Moberly) respond to the proposals outlined above. These critical responses deepen the examination of renewal biblical hermeneutics as well as increase its appeal to biblical and theological scholars in general.

The final chapter offers a synthesis and evaluation of the accomplishments of the discussion, as well as an assessment of the state of the discipline with an eye toward the future.

Kevin L. Spawn (D.Phil., Oxford University) is Associate Professor of Old Testament at the School of Divinity, Regent University and is author of "As It Is Written" and Other Citation Formulae in the Old Testament: Their Use, Development, Syntax and Significance (2002).

Archie T. Wright (Ph.D., Durham University) is Associate Professor of Biblical Studies at the School of Divinity, Regent University and is the author of The Origin of Evil Spirits (2005).