Invitation to Biblical Interpretation
Subtitle: exploring the hermeneutical triad of history, literature, and theology
Publisher: Kregel
Published: July 2011
Place of publication: Grand Rapids, Mich.
Language: eng
Number of pages: 896
ISBN-13: 9780825430473
Table of contents: title: The who, why, and how of interpretation.; title: Welcome to the hermeneutical triad: history, literature, and theology; title: Interpretation: the hermeneutical triad.; title: The context of scripture: history.; title: Setting the stage: historical-cultural background; title: The focus of scripture: literature.; title: The Old Testament canon: the law, the prophets, and the writings; title: The New Testament canon: the gospels, Acts, epistles, and apocalypse; title: Enjoying a good story: Old Testament historical narrative; title: A word from the wise: poetry and wisdom; title: Back to the future: prophecy; title: Hearing the good news: New Testament historical narrative (gospels and Acts); title: Calling for discernment: parables; title: Going by the letter: epistles; title: Visions of the end: apocalyptic literature (Revelation); title: The importance of context: grammar, syntax, and discourse; title: The meaning of words: linguistics, semantics, and exegetical fallacies; title: A way of speaking: interpreting figurative language; title: The goal: theology.; title: Making the connection: getting our theology from the Bible; title: Application and proclamation: God's word coming to life.; title: Getting down to earth: using the tools, preaching and applying the Word