Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics: The Search for Meaning
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...
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This standard hermeneutics text has been updated and expanded, allowing the authors to fine-tune their discussions on fundamental interpretive topics. Four new chapters have been added that address more recent controversial issues. The coauthors hold different viewpoints on many topics addressed, making for vibrant, thought-provoking dialogue on this crucial discipline.
Preface to the First Edition 9Preface to the Second Edition 12Abbreviations 14The Search for Meaning: Initial DirectionsWho Needs Hermeneutics Anyway? 17The Meaning of Meaning 29Let's Be Logical: Using and Abusing Language 49How Do the Parts Fit the Whole? The Tool of Biblical Theology 67Must We Go "Beyond" the Bible? The Theological Use of the Bible 83Does the New Testament Accurately Use the Old Testament? 95Why Get Entangled with Historical Interpretation? The Role of History 107Understanding the Text: Meaning in Literary Genres"I Will Remember the Deeds of the Lord": The Meaning of Narrative 123"My Heart Is Stirred by a Noble Theme": The Meaning of Poetry and Wisdom 139"But These Are Written That You May Believe": The Meaning of the Gospels 157How to Read a Letter: The Meaning of the Epistles 173What about the Future? The Meaning of Prophecy 191Responding to the Text: Meaning and Application"As the Deer Pants for Streams of Water": The Devotional Use of the Bible 213Obeying the Word: The Cultural Use of the Bible 223Putting It All Together: The Theological Use of the Bible 241The Searchfor Meaning: Further ChallengesA Short History of Interpretation 257Contemporary Approaches to Biblical Interpretation 275The Case for Calvinistic Hermeneutics 295Concluding Observations 321Glossary 333Annotated Bibliography 337Scripture Index 339Name Index 345Subject Index 347
