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Basic Guide to Interpreting the Bible Playing by the Rules

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ISBN-10: 080103373X

ISBN-13: 9780801033735

Edition: 2nd 2011

Authors: Robert H. Stein

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In this accessible guide to interpreting the Bible, senior New Testament scholar Robert Stein helps readers identify various biblical genres, understand the meaning of biblical texts, and apply that meaning to contemporary life. This edition has been completely revised throughout to reflect Stein's current thinking and changes to the discipline over the past decade. Students of the Bible will find the book effective in group settings.Praise for the first edition"Stein's work is both a fine introduction to the task of biblical hermeneutics for the novice and an innovative refresher for the veteran teacher or pastor."--Faith & Mission
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Book details

List price: $28.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: Baker Academic
Publication date: 6/1/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 240
Size: 5.98" wide x 8.98" long x 0.63" tall
Weight: 0.704
Language: English

Robert H. Stein (PhD, Princeton Theological Seminary), now retired, most recently served as senior professor of New Testament interpretation at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He previously taught at Bethel Seminary. A world-renowned scholar of the Synoptic Gospels, he is the author of several books, including Mark in the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament, Studying the Synoptic Gospels, Luke, and Jesus the Messiah.

Preface to the Second Edition
Preface to the First Edition
Abbreviations
Introduction
The General Rules of Interpretation
Who Makes Up the Rules? An Introduction to Hermeneutics
Defining the Rules: A Vocabulary for Interpretation
Can Anyone Play This Game? The Spirit and Biblical Interpretation
Different Games in the Same Book: Different Forms of Scripture
The Specific Rules for the Individual Games
The Game of Stories: Biblical Narrative
The Game of Rules: Covenants and Laws
The Game of Rhythm: Poetry
The Game of Songs: Psalms
The Game of Wisdom: Proverbs
The Game of Prediction: Prophecy
The Game of Jargon: Idioms
The Game of Comparison: Parables
The Game of Exaggeration: Overstatement and Hyperbole
The Game of Correspondence: Epistles and Letters
Answer Key to Chapter 2 Exercises
Answer Key to Chapter 3 Exercises
Answer Key to Chapter 4 Exercises
Glossary
Select Bibliography
Subject Index
Scripture Index