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Dr. Jenny Matheny explores the biblical concept of hesed, often translated as “steadfast love,” “mercy,” or “faithfulness,” and considers how it reveals God’s faithful love throughout Scripture. From Exodus and Ruth to the Psalms and the prophets, she reflects on the relational nature of God’s love and its implications for biblical ethics, lament, and how we read the Old Testament.

Old Testament scholar Matthew Lynch casts a critical but appreciative eye on Kevin Vanhoozer’s recent book on biblical hermeneutics. Taking the transfiguration of Jesus as his interpretive model, Vanhoozer offers a “compelling thesis” with strong ecumenical potential. But might over-reliance on this approach limit Scripture's ability to speak about anything but Jesus?