Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics : The Search for Meaning

by Walter C. Kaiser Jr. and Moisés Silva

• ISBN13: 9780310279518
• ISBN10: 0310279518
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-11-01
• Publisher: Zondervan

Summary

Since its publication in 1994, An Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics has become a standard text for a generation of students, pastors, and serious lay readers. This second edition has been substantially updated and expanded, allowing the authors to fine-tune and enrich their discussions on fundamental interpretive topics. In addition, four new chapters have been included that address more recent controversial issues:Ò The role of biblical theology in interpretationÒ How to deal with contemporary questions not directly addressed in the BibleÒ The New TestamentÆs use of the Old TestamentÒ The role of history in interpretationThe book retains the unique aspect of being written by two scholars who hold differing viewpoints on many issues, making for vibrant, thought-provoking dialogue. What they do agree on, however, is the authority of Scripture, the relevance of personal Bible study to life, and why these things matter.

Author Biography

Walter C. Kaiser Jr. (PhD, Brandeis University) is the Colman M. Mockler distinguished professor of Old Testament and president emeritus of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachussetts Moises Silva (PhD, University of Manchester) has taught biblical studies at Westmont College, Westminster Theological Seminary, and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

Table of Contents

Preface to the First Edition	p. 9
Preface to the Second Edition	p. 12
Abbreviations	p. 14
The Search for Meaning: Initial Directions
Who Needs Hermeneutics Anyway?	p. 17
The Meaning of Meaning	p. 29
Let's Be Logical: Using and Abusing Language	p. 49
How Do the Parts Fit the Whole? The Tool of Biblical Theology	p. 67
Must We Go "Beyond" the Bible? The Theological Use of the Bible	p. 83
Does the New Testament Accurately Use the Old Testament?	p. 95
Why Get Entangled with Historical Interpretation? The Role of History	p. 107
Understanding the Text: Meaning in Literary Genres
"I Will Remember the Deeds of the Lord": The Meaning of Narrative	p. 123
"My Heart Is Stirred by a Noble Theme": The Meaning of Poetry and Wisdom	p. 139
"But These Are Written That You May Believe": The Meaning of the Gospels	p. 157
How to Read a Letter: The Meaning of the Epistles	p. 173
What about the Future? The Meaning of Prophecy	p. 191
Responding to the Text: Meaning and Application
"As the Deer Pants for Streams of Water": The Devotional Use of the Bible	p. 213
Obeying the Word: The Cultural Use of the Bible	p. 223
Putting It All Together: The Theological Use of the Bible	p. 241
The Search for Meaning: Further Challenges
A Short History of Interpretation	p. 257
Contemporary Approaches to Biblical Interpretation	p. 275
The Case for Calvinistic Hermeneutics	p. 295
Concluding Observations	p. 321
Glossary	p. 333
Annotated Bibliography	p. 337
Scripture Index	p. 339
Name Index	p. 345
Subject Index	p. 347
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