Title: Interpreting the Pauline letters : an exegetical handbook /
Authors: Harvey, John D., 1951-
Year: 2012
Subjects: Bible. Criticism, interpretation, etc.; Bible. Hermeneutics.; Bible.; Hermeneutics
Abstract: The inaugural volume in the Handbooks for New Testament Exegesis series, Interpreting the Pauline Letters begins by exploring the components of narrative -- setting, characterization, and plot -- and then develops the foremost theological themes in each of the books traditionally ascribed to Paul. The method sets the task of exegesis within the literary context of first-century letters as well as the theological context of major themes present in Paul's letters. The book goes beyond exegesis to discuss strategies for communicating the central truthesof Paul's first-century messages to a twenty-first-century audience. Each chapter includes a list of helpful resources to the step of interpretation discussed. A glossary defining technical words and samples of moving from exegesis to proclamation make this guide practical and user-friendly. Designed as a handbook for seminary and graduate students, the book provides a go-to guide that will also serve seminary-trained pastors, upper-level college students, and well-motivated lay people. As readers work through this handbook, they will begin to see and interpret the narrative writings as Paul intended them to be understood. - Publisher.
Contents: The genre of Paul's letters -- The historical background of Paul's letters -- The theology of Paul's letters -- Preparing to interpret Paul's letters -- Interpreting passages in Paul's letters -- Communicating passages in Paul's letters -- From text to sermon: two examples -- Selected resources.