A basic guide to interpreting the Bible
Subtitle: playing by the rules
By: Robert H. Stein
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Baker Academic
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Grand Rapids, Mich
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 228
ISBN-13: 9780801033735
Subjects: Bible; Hermeneutics
Notes: Rev. ed. of: Playing by the rules :  a basic guide to interpreting the Bible. c1994.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 217-218) and indexes.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Part 1 : The general rules of interpretation.; title: Who makes up the rules? An introduction to hermeneutics; title: Defining the rules : a vocabulary for interpretation; title: Can anyone play this game? The Spirit and Biblical interpretation; title: Different games in the same book : different forms of scripture; title: Part 2 : The specific rules for the individual games.; title: The game of stories : Biblical narrative; title: The game of rules : covenants and laws; title: The game of rhythm : poetry; title: The game of songs : Psalms; title: The game of wisdom : Proverbs; title: The game of prediction : prophecy; title: The game of jargon : idioms; title: The game of comparison : parables; title: The game of exaggeration : overstatement and hyperbole; title: The game of correspondence : epistles and letters; title: Appendixes : Answer keys to the chapter exercises; title: Glossary; title: Select bibliography