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Invitation to biblical interpretation : exploring the hermeneutical triad of history, literature, and theology / Andreas J. Köstenberger, Richard D. Patterson.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Invitation to theological studies seriesPublication details: Grand Rapids, Mich. : Kregel Publications, c2011.Description: 891 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9780825430473
  • 082543047X
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 220.601 23
LOC classification:
  • BS476 .K67 2011
Contents:
The who, why, and how of interpretation. Welcome to the hermeneutical triad: history, literature, and theology -- Interpretation : the hermeneutical triad. pt. 1. The context of scripture : history. Setting the stage: historical-cultural background -- pt. 2. The focus of scripture : literature. The Old Testament canon : the law, the prophets, and the writings -- The New Testament canon : the gospels, Acts, epistles, and apocalypse -- Enjoying a good story : Old Testament historical narrative -- A word from the wise : poetry and wisdom -- Back to the future : prophecy -- Hearing the good news : New Testament historical narrative (gospels and Acts) -- Calling for discernment : parables -- Going by the letter : epistles -- Visions of the end : apocalyptic literature (Revelation) -- The importance of context : grammar, syntax, and discourse -- The meaning of words: linguistics, semantics, and exegetical fallacies -- A way of speaking : interpreting figurative language -- pt. 3. The goal : theology. Making the connection: getting our theology from the Bible -- Application and proclamation: God's word coming to life. Getting down to earth : using the tools, preaching and applying the word.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 809-832) and indexes.

The who, why, and how of interpretation. Welcome to the hermeneutical triad: history, literature, and theology -- Interpretation : the hermeneutical triad. pt. 1. The context of scripture : history. Setting the stage: historical-cultural background -- pt. 2. The focus of scripture : literature. The Old Testament canon : the law, the prophets, and the writings -- The New Testament canon : the gospels, Acts, epistles, and apocalypse -- Enjoying a good story : Old Testament historical narrative -- A word from the wise : poetry and wisdom -- Back to the future : prophecy -- Hearing the good news : New Testament historical narrative (gospels and Acts) -- Calling for discernment : parables -- Going by the letter : epistles -- Visions of the end : apocalyptic literature (Revelation) -- The importance of context : grammar, syntax, and discourse -- The meaning of words: linguistics, semantics, and exegetical fallacies -- A way of speaking : interpreting figurative language -- pt. 3. The goal : theology. Making the connection: getting our theology from the Bible -- Application and proclamation: God's word coming to life. Getting down to earth : using the tools, preaching and applying the word.