Invitation to Biblical Interpretation : Exploring the Hermeneutical Triad of History, Literature, and Theology

by Kostenberger, Andreas J.; Patterson, Richard

• ISBN13: 9780825430473
• ISBN10: 082543047X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-11-07
• Publisher: Kregel Academic & Professional

Summary

Invitation to Biblical Interpretationprovides seminarians and upper-level collegians a textbook utilizing the "hermeneutical triad" method. This approach to interpretation is based on giving due consideration to both the historical setting and the literary context, as well the theological message.

Author Biography

Richard D. Patterson (PhD, University of California, Los Angeles) is Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Liberty University.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. 21
A Personal Note to Teachers, Students, and Readers	p. 23
Complete Outline	p. 31
Abbreviations	p. 49
Preparation: The Who, Why, And How of Interpretation
Welcome to the Hermeneutical Triad: History, Literature, and Theology	p. 57
Interpretation: The Hermeneutical Triad
-The Context of Scripture: History
Setting the Stage: Historical-Cultural Background	p. 93
-The Focus of Scripture: Literature
Canon
The Old Testament Canon: The Law, the Prophets, and the Writings	p. 151
The New Testament Canon: The Gospels, Acts, Epistles, and Apocalypse	p. 209
Genre
Enjoying a Good Story: Old Testament Historical Narrative	p. 237
A Word from the Wise: Poetry and Wisdom	p. 265
Back to the Future: Prophecy	p. 319
Hearing the Good News: New Testament Historical Narrative (Gospels & Acts)	p. 369
Calling for Discernment: Parables	p. 423
Going by the Letter: Epistles	p. 453
Visions of the End: Apocalyptic Literature (Revelation)	p. 517
Language
The Importance of Context: Grammar, Syntax, and Discourse	p. 575
The Meaning of Words: Linguistics, Semantics, and Exegetical Fallacies	p. 623
A Way of Speaking: Interpreting Figurative Language	p. 663
-The Goal: Theology
Making the Connection: Getting Our Theology from the Bible	p. 693
Application and Proclamation: God's Word Coming to Life
Getting Down to Earth: Using the Tools, Preaching and Applying the Word	p. 727
Appendix: Building a Biblical Studies Library	p. 809 Glossary
Scripture Index	p. 851
Subject Index	p. 881
Person Index	p. 885
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