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

Bible scholars Andreas Köstenberger (NT) and Richard Patterson (OT) provide 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.

Working through the major genres of Scripture and showing how their method applies to each one, they provide interpretive examples to guide the student in proper exegesis. In addition to the examples, each chapter concludes with exercises and assignments. Also included is a helpful “Building a Biblical Studies Library” appendix.

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

Bible scholars Andreas Köstenberger (NT) and Richard Patterson (OT) provide 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.

Working through the major genres of Scripture and showing how their method applies to each one, they provide interpretive examples to guide the student in proper exegesis. In addition to the examples, each chapter concludes with exercises and assignments. Also included is a helpful “Building a Biblical Studies Library” appendix.

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

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

by Andreas J. Kostenberger
Invitation to Biblical Interpretation: Exploring the Hermeneutical Triad of History, Literature, and Theology

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

by Andreas J. Kostenberger
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Bible scholars Andreas Köstenberger (NT) and Richard Patterson (OT) provide 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.

Working through the major genres of Scripture and showing how their method applies to each one, they provide interpretive examples to guide the student in proper exegesis. In addition to the examples, each chapter concludes with exercises and assignments. Also included is a helpful “Building a Biblical Studies Library” appendix.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780825446764
Publisher: Kregel Publications
Publication date: 11/17/2020
Series: Invitation to Theological Studies Series
Pages: 704
Product dimensions: 6.50(w) x 1.50(h) x 9.50(d)

About the Author

Andreas J. Köstenberger is founder of Biblical Foundations and senior research professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina. He is a leading evangelical scholar, a prolific author, and editor of the Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society.

Richard D. Patterson (PhD, University of California, Los Angeles) is distinguished professor ermeritus at Liberty University. He has written well over 100 articles for major publishers and periodicals, including commentaries on Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah (Moody) and Joel and Kings (with Hermann Austel) for the second edition of the Expositor's Bible Commentary Series.

Table of Contents

Preface 21

A Personal Note to Teachers, Students, and Readers 23

Complete Outline 31

Abbreviations 49

Preparation: The Who, Why, And How of Interpretation

Chapter 1 Welcome to the Hermeneutical Triad: History, Literature, and Theology 57

Interpretation: The Hermeneutical Triad

Part 1 -The Context of Scripture: History

Chapter 2 Setting the Stage: Historical-Cultural Background 93

Part 2 -The Focus of Scripture: Literature

Unit 1 Canon

Chapter 3 The Old Testament Canon: The Law, the Prophets, and the Writings 151

Chapter 4 The New Testament Canon: The Gospels, Acts, Epistles, and Apocalypse 209

Unit 2 Genre

Chapter 5 Enjoying a Good Story: Old Testament Historical Narrative 237

Chapter 6 A Word from the Wise: Poetry and Wisdom 265

Chapter 7 Back to the Future: Prophecy 319

Chapter 8 Hearing the Good News: New Testament Historical Narrative (Gospels & Acts) 369

Chapter 9 Calling for Discernment: Parables 423

Chapter 10 Going by the Letter: Epistles 453

Chapter 11 Visions of the End: Apocalyptic Literature (Revelation) 517

Unit 3 Language

Chapter 12 The Importance of Context: Grammar, Syntax, and Discourse 575

Chapter 13 The Meaning of Words: Linguistics, Semantics, and Exegetical Fallacies 623

Chapter 14 A Way of Speaking: Interpreting Figurative Language 663

Part 3 -The Goal: Theology

Chapter 15 Making the Connection: Getting Our Theology from the Bible 693

Application and Proclamation: God's Word Coming to Life

Chapter 16 Getting Down to Earth: Using the Tools, Preaching and Applying the Word 727

Appendix: Building a Biblical Studies Library 809 Glossary 833

Scripture Index 851

Subject Index 881

Person Index 885

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