Sheffield school explained

The Sheffield school is an approach in biblical studies that engages in literary readings of the final form of the biblical text.^[1]

History

Tremper Longman coined the term "Sheffield school" in 1987, referencing the University of Sheffield, where David J. A. Clines (associated with the University of Sheffield from 1964^[2]) and David M. Gunn pioneered the approach.

The approach is also associated with the Journal for the Study of the Old Testament.^{[3] [4]} The Sheffield school is known for its use of formalism.

See also

• Canonical criticism

Notes and References

1. [David J. A. Clines]
2. Web site: Professor David J.A Clines . 2020 . Department of Philosophy . The University of Sheffield . 30 August 2020 . He was appointed to the Department in 1964, and has spent his whole career here..
3. [Tremper Longman]
4. Michael E. Travers, "Formalism," in Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible, p. 231.