hermeneutics

November 2, 2012 by kevinstilley

Hermeneutics / Bible Interpretation – select quotes

There is no worse lie than a truth misunderstood by those who hear it.
~ William James in The Varieties of Religious Experience

No man ever believes that the Bible means what it says: he is always convinced that it says what he means.
~ George Bernard Shaw

It’s not what I don’t understand about the Bible that bothers me; it’s what I do understand that bothers me.
~ Mark Twain

We must be on guard against giving interpretations of scripture that are far-fetched or opposed to science, and so exposing the word of God to the ridicule of unbelievers.
~ Augustine of Hippo

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Studying the Bible — R.C. Sproul Explains Why & How

Why Study The Bible – R.C. Sproul

R.C. Sproul answers the question, “Why Study the Bible”. Many own a Bible – it is a perennial bestseller — but few are those who actually study it.

Private Interpretation – R.C. Sproul

The Science of Interpretation — R.C. Sproul

Literal Interpretation — R.C. Sproul

Literary Forms (part 1) — R.C. Sproul

Literary Forms (part 2) — R.C. Sproul

Reading the Bible Existentially — R.C. Sproul

The Historical Narrative — R.C. Sproul

The Explicit & The Implicit — R.C. Sproul

Parallelisms – R.C. Sproul

Scripture & Culture — R.C. Sproul

Principle vs. Custom — R.C. Sproul

Related Books:

October 10, 2008 by kevinstilley

Many Old Testament Laws Are Strange and Arbitrary

The following books are recommended for further reading in the chapter “Many Old Testament Laws Are Strange and Arbitrary” in How Do You Know You’re Not Wrong?: Responding to Objections That Leave Christians Speechless , by Paul Copan.

Slaves, Women, and Homosexuals: Exploring the Hermeneutics of Cultural Analysis (William J. Webb)

Leviticus [New International Commentary on the Old Testament] (Gordon Wenham)

Deuteronomy [New International Biblical Commentary, Old Testament Series 4] (Christopher Wright)

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RELATED BOOKS

October 2, 2008 by kevinstilley

Old Testament Prophecies Are Taken Out Of Context In The New Testament

The following books are recommended for further reading in the chapter “Old Testament Prophecies Are Taken Out Of Context In The New Testament”, in That’s Just Your Interpretation: Responding to Skeptics Who Challenge Your Faith, by Paul Copan.

Jesus and the Old Testament (R.T. France)

Mattew: Evangelist and Teacher (R.T. France)

Biblical Exegesis in the Apostolic Period (Richard Longenecker)

“The New Testament Use of the Old Testament: Text Form and Authority” by Moises Silva in Hermeneutics, Authority, and Canon (ed., D.a. Carson and John Woodbridge)

“The Use of the Old Testament in the New” by Klyne Snodgrass in New Testament Criticism and Interpretation (eds., David Alan Black and David Dockery)

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RELATED BOOKS

July 29, 2008 by kevinstilley

Hermeneutics Books Recommended By Henry Virkler

In his book A Christian’s Guide To Critical Thinking, Henry A. Virkler recommends the following books on Hermeneutics:

D.A. Carson, ed., Biblical Interpretation and the Church: The Problem of Contextualization

D. A. Carson and John Woodbrige, eds., Hermeneutics, Authority and Canon

Tremper Longmann III, Literary Approaches to Biblical Interpretation

A. Berkeley Mickelsen, Interpreting the Bible

Vern Poythress, Science and Hermeneutics

Bernard Ramm, Protestant Biblical Interpretation

Samuel Schultz and Morris Inch, eds., Interpreting the Word of God

July 23, 2008 by kevinstilley

Hermeneutics Textbooks – Robert Stein

The following texts were used by Dr. Robert Stein in a course on principles and practice of biblical interpretation taught at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky during the fall of 2002. Dr. Robert Stein covered the history of the English Bible and then moved into the rules for interpreting the biblical text, including the role of the Holy Spirit in the hermeneutical process. He spent considerable time moving through the different genres of literature (e.g., proverbs, poetry, parables, narrative).

Klein, William W., Craig L. Blomberg, and Robert L. Hubbard, Jr. Introduction to Biblical Interpretation. Dallas: Word Publishing, 1993.

Stein, Robert H. A Basic Guide to Interpreting the Bible. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1994.

Wegner, Paul D. The Journey from Texts to Translations. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 2000.

July 13, 2008 by kevinstilley

Introducing Theological Interpretation of Scripture: Recovering a Christian Practice

Introducing Theological Interpretation of Scripture: Recovering a Christian Practice
by Daniel J. Treier
Paper, 160 pages

Read an excerpt (PDF)

“Many voices today clamor for the recovery of theological interpretation, from many corners and for diverse reasons. For those concerned with the significance of the church for reading Scripture, and the significance of Scripture for the church, this is a renaissance most welcome. So many different voices, though, can leave us confused–not only on the finer points of the discussion, but even about its most basic question, What is theological interpretation? We need a map, and this is precisely what Daniel Treier has provided: a map that will be as useful to those already engaged in the conversation as it is crucial for those trying to gain their first bearings.”
– Joel B. Green, professor of New Testament interpretation, Fuller Theological Seminary

“Daniel Treier is one of the brightest scholars working at the intersection of Scripture, hermeneutics, and theology in the evangelical academy today. Here he offers a masterful survey of the landscape and shows how evangelicals can join with Catholic scholars and others in moving the discussion forward.”
– Timothy George, dean, Beeson Divinity School; senior editor, Christianity Today

More about Introducing Theological Interpretation of Scripture

May 4, 2008 by kevinstilley

Pain & Suffering

How does the Christian explain pain and suffering? William Lane Craig, Research Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology in La Mirada, California, addresses the issue in one of his debates.

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Books By William Lane Craig

May 4, 2008 by kevinstilley

The Case For The Resurrection Of Jesus

William Lane Craig, Research Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology in La Mirada, California, present the case for the resurrection of Jesus.

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Books By William Lane Craig

May 4, 2008 by kevinstilley

Dealing With Doubt

How should a Christian deal with doubt? William Lane Craig, Research Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology in La Mirada, California, addresses several aspects of the issue in the video below.

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Books By William Lane Craig

Hermeneutics / Bible Interpretation – select quotes

Studying the Bible — R.C. Sproul Explains Why & How

Why Study The Bible – R.C. Sproul

Private Interpretation – R.C. Sproul

The Science of Interpretation — R.C. Sproul

Literal Interpretation — R.C. Sproul

Literary Forms (part 1) — R.C. Sproul

Literary Forms (part 2) — R.C. Sproul

Reading the Bible Existentially — R.C. Sproul

The Historical Narrative — R.C. Sproul

The Explicit & The Implicit — R.C. Sproul

Parallelisms – R.C. Sproul

Scripture & Culture — R.C. Sproul

Principle vs. Custom — R.C. Sproul

Many Old Testament Laws Are Strange and Arbitrary

Old Testament Prophecies Are Taken Out Of Context In The New Testament

Hermeneutics Books Recommended By Henry Virkler

Hermeneutics Textbooks – Robert Stein

Introducing Theological Interpretation of Scripture: Recovering a Christian Practice

Pain & Suffering

The Case For The Resurrection Of Jesus

Dealing With Doubt

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