Reading the Word of God in the Presence of God

A Handbook for Biblical Interpretation

Häftad, Engelska, 2016

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Every time we read the Bible, we’re reading in the presence of God. How should this incredible truth shape how we read?Moving quickly from principle to practice, Vern Poythress helps us rethink how we interpret the Bible by showing us the implications of entering into God’s presence as we study. This handbook outlines distinct steps for practicing faithful biblical interpretation by focusing on our fellowship with the God who speaks to us through his Word. Argues that the Bible must be interpreted as both a human and divine documentAdvocates for an explicitly Christ-centered approach to biblical interpretationServes as a comprehensive resource, exploring a host of topics related to hermeneuticsAuthor holds six academic degrees and is considered an expert in multiple fields of study

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Utgivningsdatum2016-03-31
Mått152 x 229 x 30 mm
Vikt605 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor464
FörlagCrossway Books
ISBN9781433543241

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Vern S. Poythress (PhD, Harvard University; ThD, University of Stellenbosch) is Distinguished Professor of New Testament, Biblical Interpretation, and Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he has taught for four decades. In addition to earning six academic degrees, he is the author of numerous books and articles on biblical interpretation, language, and science.

Part 1: Introductory Principles for InterpretationFoundations for InterpretationPrinciples for Interpreting the BibleComplementary Starting Points for InterpretationPart 2: Simple Steps for InterpretationThree Simple Steps in InterpretationThe Three Steps as PerspectivesCorrelation: Comparing PassagesPart 3: Issues with TimeTransmissionOriginal ContextsOriginal CommunicationPart 4: Issues with AuthorshipDual AuthorshipDifficulties with AuthorshipPart 5: Issues with LanguageBasic Linguistic StructuresUnderstanding Linguistic SubsystemsUnits in Contrast, Variation, and DistributionMeaningFigurative LanguageWords and ConceptsDiscourseGenreUsing CommentariesPart 6: Redemptive-Historical InterpretationThe History of RedemptionChristocentric InterpretationTypologyAdditional Stages Reflecting on TypologyVarieties of AnalogiesVarieties of TypesAntitypesThemesPart 7: AssessmentHermeneutics Outline in DetailAlternate Paths of InterpretationThe Fulfillment ApproachBoundaries for InterpretationPart 8: ExamplesProverbs 10:1Psalm 4:8Amos 1:3ConclusionAppendicesAppendix A: Redeeming How We InterpretAppendix B: Secular Views of MeaningAppendix C: Interpreting Human TextsAppendix D: Redeemed Analogues to Critical MethodsAppendix E: Philosophical Hermeneutics