Biblical Critical Theory: How the Bible's Unfolding Story Makes Sense of Modern Life and Culture

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This work presents a bold vision for Christians seeking to engage the world in a biblically faithful and culturally sensitive manner. It illustrates how the Bible's unfolding story helps us navigate modern life and culture. Critical theories aim to critique our understanding of reality and the social, political, and cultural structures we inhabit, revealing the values and beliefs that shape them. This approach exposes the often-hidden assumptions of late-modern society, examining them through the biblical narrative from Genesis to Revelation. It poses essential questions: How does the Bible's storyline enhance our understanding of society, culture, and ourselves? How do specific doctrines enable thoughtful engagement with contemporary philosophical, political, and social issues? How can we critique culture and its alternative theories through Scripture? Drawing on the biblical-theological framework of Saint Augustine's The City of God, this work provides practical tools and diagrams to navigate today’s debates on science, the arts, politics, dignity, multiculturalism, and equality. It emphasizes that Christians must not only explain the Bible to the culture but also interpret culture through the lens of Scripture, revealing how the entirety of the Bible illuminates all aspects of life. To effectively contribute to today’s marketplace of ideas, Christians must explore the unique treasures of the biblical storyline.