A Basic Guide to Interpreting the Bible
by Stein, Robert H.Edition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2011-06-01
Publisher(s): Baker Academic
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Summary
In this accessible guide to interpreting the Bible, senior New Testament scholar Robert Stein helps readers identify various biblical genres, understand the meaning of biblical texts, and apply that meaning to contemporary life. This edition has been completely revised throughout to reflect Stein's current thinking and changes to the discipline over the past decade. Students of the Bible will find the book effective in group settings.Praise for the first edition"Stein's work is both a fine introduction to the task of biblical hermeneutics for the novice and an innovative refresher for the veteran teacher or pastor."--Faith & Mission
Author Biography
Robert H. Stein (PhD, Princeton Theological Seminary), now retired, served as senior professor of New Testament interpretation at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of several books, including Mark in the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament, Studying the Synoptic Gospels, Luke, and Jesus the Messiah.
Table of Contents
| Preface to the Second Edition | p. vii |
| Preface to the First Edition | p. ix |
| Abbreviations | p. xi |
| Introduction | p. 1 |
| The General Rules of Interpretation | |
| Who Makes Up the Rules? An Introduction to Hermeneutics | p. 5 |
| Defining the Rules: A Vocabulary for Interpretation | p. 30 |
| Can Anyone Play This Game? The Spirit and Biblical Interpretation | p. 56 |
| Different Games in the Same Book: Different Forms of Scripture | p. 68 |
| The Specific Rules for the Individual Games | |
| The Game of Stories: Biblical Narrative | p. 79 |
| The Game of Rules: Covenants and Laws | p. 99 |
| The Game of Rhythm: Poetry | p. 109 |
| The Game of Songs: Psalms | p. 124 |
| The Game of Wisdom: Proverbs | p. 131 |
| The Game of Prediction: Prophecy | p. 137 |
| The Game of Jargon: Idioms | p. 152 |
| The Game of Comparison: Parables | p. 158 |
| The Game of Exaggeration: Overstatement and Hyperbole | p. 174 |
| The Game of Correspondence: Epistles and Letters | p. 189 |
| Answer Key to Chapter 2 Exercises | p. 209 |
| Answer Key to Chapter 3 Exercises | p. 211 |
| Answer Key to Chapter 4 Exercises | p. 213 |
| Glossary | p. 215 |
| Select Bibliography | p. 217 |
| Subject Index | p. 219 |
| Scripture Index | p. 222 |
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