From biblical coherence to systematic theology: A critical reinterpretation of covenant theology.
Kim, Paul Kyuwook
From biblical coherence to systematic theology: A critical reinterpretation of covenant theology. - Johannesburg South African Theological Seminary 2020 - 322p PDF A4 Abstract, TOC
This dissertation critically reinterprets classic covenant theology by critically appropriating Yong Ki Park‘s theology as a new paradigm of covenant theology. The structural unity of the entire Bible is understood through the Adamic Kingdom Covenant (Gen 1:28), something which has been overlooked by classic covenant theology. This dissertation examines recent approaches to systematic and biblical theology that present critical alternatives to the two-covenant scheme. By evaluating the advantages and shortcomings of these views, this dissertation proposes a covenant theology structured around the motif of the kingdom. This research argues that the covenant is a means for God’s self-revelation by criticizing the classic covenant theological claim that the covenant is primarily a means of human redemption. The whole Bible is thought of as a ―covenantal metanarrative‖ containing one theme with dramatic continuity. Aside from employing and reformulating the theology of Park, the dissertation makes the following original points. First, Genesis 1-3, which has been emphasized as a paradigm for interpreting the entire Bible, can be reinterpreted from the perspective of the Kingdom Covenant. Second, the frame of the Kingdom Covenant always contains a temple motif. This ensures that God‘s attributes are fully revealed. Third, not only the structural unity of the Bible but also the various literary genres, differences of historical context, and continuity of the whole Biblical narrative are emphasized. Through this, my dissertation reveals that the dramatic model of Biblical understanding may best clarify the ultimate goal of Scripture to be God‘s glory, that is, the existence and attributes of God. In short, this dissertation clarifies the theological significance of Park‘s theology, which is seen as an alternative to classic covenant theology, and offers a more balanced understanding of it by redefining Park‘s work as ―Kingdom Covenant theology‖. Ultimately, the Reformation tenets of ―sola Scriptura‖ and ―total Scriptura,‖ are illuminated through the framework of Kingdom Covenant theology, and as such both bring to the fore the ultimate purpose of theology which is, as emphasized, ―Soli Deo gloria.
From biblical coherence to systematic theology: A critical reinterpretation of covenant theology. - Johannesburg South African Theological Seminary 2020 - 322p PDF A4 Abstract, TOC
This dissertation critically reinterprets classic covenant theology by critically appropriating Yong Ki Park‘s theology as a new paradigm of covenant theology. The structural unity of the entire Bible is understood through the Adamic Kingdom Covenant (Gen 1:28), something which has been overlooked by classic covenant theology. This dissertation examines recent approaches to systematic and biblical theology that present critical alternatives to the two-covenant scheme. By evaluating the advantages and shortcomings of these views, this dissertation proposes a covenant theology structured around the motif of the kingdom. This research argues that the covenant is a means for God’s self-revelation by criticizing the classic covenant theological claim that the covenant is primarily a means of human redemption. The whole Bible is thought of as a ―covenantal metanarrative‖ containing one theme with dramatic continuity. Aside from employing and reformulating the theology of Park, the dissertation makes the following original points. First, Genesis 1-3, which has been emphasized as a paradigm for interpreting the entire Bible, can be reinterpreted from the perspective of the Kingdom Covenant. Second, the frame of the Kingdom Covenant always contains a temple motif. This ensures that God‘s attributes are fully revealed. Third, not only the structural unity of the Bible but also the various literary genres, differences of historical context, and continuity of the whole Biblical narrative are emphasized. Through this, my dissertation reveals that the dramatic model of Biblical understanding may best clarify the ultimate goal of Scripture to be God‘s glory, that is, the existence and attributes of God. In short, this dissertation clarifies the theological significance of Park‘s theology, which is seen as an alternative to classic covenant theology, and offers a more balanced understanding of it by redefining Park‘s work as ―Kingdom Covenant theology‖. Ultimately, the Reformation tenets of ―sola Scriptura‖ and ―total Scriptura,‖ are illuminated through the framework of Kingdom Covenant theology, and as such both bring to the fore the ultimate purpose of theology which is, as emphasized, ―Soli Deo gloria.