Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics
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Since its publication in 1994, An Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics has become a standard text for a generation of students, pastors, and serious lay readers. This second edition has been substantially updated and expanded, allowing the authors to fine-tune and enrich their discussions on fundamental interpretive topics. In addition, four new chapters have been included that address more recent controversial issues: • The role of biblical theology in interpretation • How to deal with contemporary questions not directly addressed in the Bible • The New Testament's use of the Old Testament • The role of history in interpretation The book retains the unique aspect of being written by two scholars who hold differing viewpoints on many issues, making for vibrant, thought-provoking dialogue. What they do agree on, however, is the authority of Scripture, the relevance of personal Bible study to life, and why these things matter.
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- Intro
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Preface to the First Edition
- Preface to the Second Edition
- Abbervitiation
- Part 1 THE SEARCH FOR MEANING: INITIAL DIRECTIONS
- Chapter 1 Who Needs Hermeneutics Anyway?
- Chapter 2 The Meaning of Meaning
- Chapter 3 Let's Be Logical: Using and Abusing Language
- Chapter 4 How Do the Parts Fit the Whole? The Tool of Biblical Theology
- Chapter 5 Must We Go "Beyond" the Bible? The Theological Use of the Bible
- Chapter 6 Does the New Testament Accurately Use the Old Testament?
- Chapter 7 Why Get Entangled with Historical Interpretation? The Role of History
- Part 2 UNDERSTANDING THE TEXT: MEANING IN LITERARY GENRES
- Chapter 8 I Will Remember the Deeds of the Lord: The Meaning of Narrative
- Chapter 9 My Heart Is Stirred by a Noble Theme: The Meaning of Poetry and Wisdom
- Chapter 10 But These Are Written That You May Believe: The Meaning of the Gospels
- Chapter 11 How to Read a Letter: The Meaning of the Epistles
- Chapter 12 What about the Future? The Meaning of Prophecy
- Part 3 RESPONDING TO THE TEXT: MEANING AND APPLICATION
- Chapter 13 As the Deer Pants for Streams of Water : The Devotional Use of the Bible.
- Chapter 14 Obeying the Word: The Cultural Use of the Bible
- Chapter 15 Putting It All Together: The Theological Use of the Bible
- Part 4 THE SEARCH FOR MEANING: FURTHER CHALLENGES
- Chapter 16 A Short History of Interpretation
- Chapter 17 Contemporary Approaches to Biblical Interpretation
- Chapter 18 The Case for Calvinistic Hermeneutics
- Chapter 19 Concluding Observations
- Glossary
- Annotated Bibliography
- About The Publisher
