I trust ya that you were limiting the post to commentary - true that you set method aside for the time being. case closed.

but...since you opened it up :-) would you suggest that we can make a clean division between method and bibliology? certainly, a gracious and generous dialogue is called for, regardless, but I would argue that we all come to the table with "preconditions" (anyone watch the debates?) I know you would argue the same (I think).

I would see the tangle precisely on this point - my method is inextricably linked to my bibliology. granted, hopefully method has the upper hand in articulating theology, but ultimately not in my view of what Scripture is. and, what I believe Scripture is very much sways my method.

this places culture back on the table.

(for those who may not know me, don't assume you know where my mind or heart is headed...you might be surprised :-0