Why Are Some Old Testament Laws Harsh And Oppressive?
October 11, 2008 by testertwo
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The following books are recommended for further reading in the chapter “Why Are Some Old Testament Laws Harsh And Oppressive?” in How Do You Know You’re Not Wrong?: Responding to Objections That Leave Christians Speechless 
Toward Old Testament Ethics (Walter Kaiser)
Slaves, Women, and Homosexuals: Exploring the Hermeneutics of Cultural Analysis (William J. Webb)
An Eye For An Eye (Christopher Wright)
Walking In The Ways of the Lord (Christopher Wright)
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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Many Old Testament Laws Are Strange and Arbitrary
October 10, 2008 by testertwo
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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
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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Old Testament Prophecies Are Taken Out Of Context In The New Testament
October 2, 2008 by testertwo
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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
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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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
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.
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
New Testament Interpretation: General Epistles and Revelation
The following texts are being used in Westminster Theological Seminaries class on New Testament Interpretation: General Epistles and Revelation during the Summer ‘07 semester:
New Testament Interpretation: General Epistles and Revelation
Purpose:
• To introduce the particular character of Revelation and the General Epistles
• To enable students to understand these books so that they can apply their teaching to their own lives and in their ministry
This course will deal with questions of special introduction, and will include the exegesis of selected passages in order to establish the structure and distinctive themes of these books.
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The Gospels – New Testament Interpretation
The following texts are being used in Westminster Theological Seminaries class on New Testament Interpretation: The Gospels during the Summer ‘07 semester:
New Testament Interpretation: The Gospels
Purpose:
• To develop a framework of understanding for interpreting and applying the canonical Gospels
• To familiarize students with the Gospels’ description of the earthly ministr y and teaching of Jesus Christ, and to enable them to understand and apply the theology of the Gospels in ministry.
Topics covered include a selective survey and critique of historical-critical investigation of the Gospels, questions of special introduction, an over view of the content and theology of Jesus’ actions and teaching, and an examination of the character and special emphases of each canonical Gospel.
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Contextual Theology
The following books were used during the 2006-2007 academic year at Westminster Theological Seminary, in the course on Contextual Theology taught by Manuel Ortiz, Professor of Practical Theology, Emeritus, and Susan Baker, Adjunct Professor of Practical Theology:
From the seminary catalog:
Contextual Theology
Purpose:
• To understand some of the issues involved in contextualization
• To sketch the history and recent developments revolving around contextualization
• To outline the general issues involved in contextualization with special attention to evangelism and hermeneutics
• To provide students with opportunities to test their understanding
Topics covered include history of contextualization, recent developments in contextualization, dangers inherent in contextualization, and models of contextualization.
Biblical Interpretation
The following books were used during the 2006-2007 academic year at Westminster Theological Seminary, in the course on Biblical Interpretation :
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According to the seminary catalog:
Biblical Interpretation
Purpose:
• To gain an overall framework for interpreting/applying any passage of Scripture, a framework that is sensitive to the reader’s world, the author’s world, and the text itself
• To gain experience in seeing the Christological/Gospel-centered implications of any text as a prerequisite for meaningful personal application
• To grow in ability to rivet Scriptural truth to real-life ministry situations
• To practice biblical interpretation in the context of community
Topics covered include the problem of meaning, historical and contemporary models for the interpretation/application of Scripture, Bible translators, resources for Bible study, genre, and contemporary challenges in interpretation (including the role of the reader and the impact of culture in the process of interpretation).
