How might various aspects and practices of a church`s common life be related to theological interpretation?

Stephen Fowl discusses several concrete, mostly interconnected practices and habits of theological interpretation (2009, 54-70). Answering the three questions which are given at the end of chapter three:

- Why should theological interpreters pay attention to premodern scriptural interpretation?

- What is "figural reading," and why is it important?

- How might various aspects and practices of a church`s common life be related to theological interpretation?

Appeal to Scripture, Fowl`s book (2009), and other relevant sources or additional readings in developing and supporting your ideas.