This series looks at the elements I think are important for an Integral approach to reading and understanding Scripture. I took the story of Elijah’s flight from Jezebel and subsequent encounter with God (1 Kings 19) as my sample text for this series.
- The Written Word (Toward an Integral Hermeneutic: Introduction)
- Growth-Oriented
- Holistic
- Integrating
- Adding Complexity
- Sacred Practices: Integral Hermeneutic
The model that emerged can be summarized in the figure below:
Since developing the model, I have used it here on the blog to explore the following texts:
- Genesis 16 (Abraham’s family drama)
- Genesis 18.1-5 (The Hospitality of Abraham)
- Genesis 22 (The near-sacrifice of Isaac)
- Exodus 3:1-18 (Moses and the Burning Bush)
- Job 38-42 (Job and the Whirlwind)
- 2 Kings 9-10 (Jehu’s rebellion)
- Hebrews 10.11-25 (Jesus the High Priest)
Matthew Root 