Biblical Hermeneutics: An IntroductionThis sensible, balanced work provides a clear overview of biblical hermeneutics: its history, method, and implementation. Ferguson combines several topics not usually found in a single volume: crucial theological issues and historical-philological questions, the complexities of interpreting the various types of biblical literature, ways to use the Bible in the life of the church, and examples of how the Bible has been and is interpreted. A comprehensive survey, Biblical Hermeneutics covers the field with an openness of perspective. Ferguson's well-organized introduction is an impressive resource for understanding and performing the task of biblical interpretation. |
Contents
The Continuing Responsibility | 1 |
The Critical Assumptions | 23 |
The Crucial Issues | 43 |
The Practice of Hermeneutics | 53 |
Finding a Method | 67 |
Coping with Variety | 93 |
Language Usage | 100 |
Hermeneutics in the Life of the Church | 131 |
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