| Description |
xix, 562 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Note |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| Contents |
Part 1. How to read the book: basic tools -- Bible translation -- The interpretive journey -- How to read the book: sentences -- How to read the book: paragraphs -- How to read the book: discourses -- Part 2. Contexts: now and then -- The historical-cultural context -- What do we bring to the text? -- The literary context -- Word studies -- Part 3. Meaning and application -- Who controls the meaning? -- Levels of meaning -- The role of the Holy Spirit -- Application -- Part 4. The interpretive journey: New Testament -- New Testament: letters -- New Testament: gospels -- New Testament: Acts -- New Testament: Revelation -- Part 5. The interpretive journey: Old Testament -- Old Testament: narrative -- Old Testament: law -- Old Testament: poetry -- Old Testament: prophets -- Old Testament: wisdom -- Appendix 1: Inspiration and canon -- Appendix 2: Writing an exegetical paper -- Appendix 3: Building a personal library. |
| Summary |
An indispensable approach to reading, interpreting and applying the Bible that teaches students how to carefully read Scripture in the biblical context, and to dig deeper into the Word of God so they will be able to understand the Bible correctly and apply its meaning to their lives. Revised and updated fourth edition. -- Publisher's description. |
| Subject |
Bible -- Hermeneutics -- Textbooks.
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Hermeneutics -- Study and teaching.
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| Added Author |
Hays, J. Daniel, 1953-
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| ISBN |
9780310109174 (hardcover) |
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0310109175 (hardcover) |
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