Elements of Biblical Exegesis : A Basic Guide for Students and Ministers

by Gorman, Michael J.

• ISBN13: 9781598563115
• ISBN10: 1598563114
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-02-01
• Publisher: BAKER

Summary

In this revised and expanded edition of Elements of Biblical Exegesis: A Basic Guide for Students and Ministers, Michael J. Gorman presents a straightforward approach to the complex task of biblical exegesis. Designed for students, teachers, and ministers, this hands-on guide breaks the task down into seven distinct elements. For each of these, Gorman supplies a clear explanation, practical hints, and suggested exercises to help the reader develop exegetical proficiency. The new edition addresses more fully the meaning of theological interpretation and provides updated print and Internet resources for those who want to pursue further study in any aspect of exegesis. Appendixes offer three sample exegesis papers and useful guidelines for writing a research exegesis paper. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Michael J. Gorman is Professor of Sacred Scripture and Dean of the Ecumenical Institute of Theology, St. Mary's Seminary and University, Baltimore

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments: Revised and Expanded Edition	p. ix
Acknowledgments: First Edition	p. xi
Introduction: Revised and Expanded Edition	p. 1
Introduction: First Edition	p. 3
Orientation
The Task	p. 9
The Text	p. 35
The Elements
1st Element-Survey	p. 63
2nd Element-Contextual Analysis	p. 69
3rd Element-Formal Analysis	p. 83
4th Element-Detailed Analysis of the Text	p. 101
5th Element-Synthesis	p. 127
6th Element-Reflection: Theological Interpretation	p. 139
7th Element-Expansion and Refinement of the Exegesis	p. 167
Hints and Resources
Exegesis and the Exegete-Errors to Avoid, Discoveries to Make	p. 175
Resources for Exegesis	p. 181
Tables of Exegetical Methods	p. 233
Practical Guidelines for Writing a Research Exegesis Paper	p. 241
Three Sample Exegesis Papers	p. 247
Selected Internet Resources for Biblical Studies	p. 277
Index	p. 283
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