The drama of doctrine : a canonical-linguistic approach to Christian theology - Vanhoozer, Kevin J. (Louisville, KY : Westminster John Knox Press, 2005)
Introduction : the way of truth : the stuff of life -- pt. 1. The drama. The gospel as theo-drama : the divine voice and actor -- Theology in the theo-drama : the human voice and actor -- The nature of doctrine : a dramatic proposal -- pt. 2. The script. Word and the church : the canon as covenant document -- Scripture and tradition : two (or more) kinds of performance interpretation -- Performance I. : the interpretative community responds and enacts -- Jesus, Spirit, church : scripture and tradition in theo-dramatic perspective -- The work of the Spirit in the practices of the canon -- pt. 3. The dramaturge. Theology as dramaturgy -- The canonical-linguisic approach, pt. 1: Scientia -- The canonical-linguistic approach, pt. 2.: Sapientia -- pt. 4. The performance. Doctrine, role, vocation : the actors prepare -- Doctrine and the church : the company of the gospel -- Conclusion: Creeds, confessions, and the pastor/director -- Doctrine and theology in the theater of congregational action.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 459-469) and index.
Keywords: Theology -- Methodology; Bible -- Canonical criticism