The Hermeneutical Spiral: A Comprehensive Introduction to Biblical Interpretation (Revised and Expanded) [Revised and Expanded] 9780830878772, 9780830812882, 9780830869992, 9780830879595, 9780830898367

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The Hermeneutical Spiral: A Comprehensive Introduction to Biblical Interpretation (Revised and Expanded) [Revised and Expanded]
 9780830878772, 9780830812882, 9780830869992, 9780830879595, 9780830898367

Table of contents :
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction

Part 1. General Hermeneutics
1. Context
2. Grammar
3. Semantics
4. Syntax
5. Historical and Cultural Backgrounds

Part 2. Genre Analysis
6. Old Testament Law
7. Narrative
8. Poetry
9. Wisdom
10. Prophecy
11. Apocalyptic
12. Parable
13. Epistle
14. The Old Testament in the New

Part 3. Applied Hermeneutics
15. Biblical Theology
16. Systematic Theology
17. Homiletics I: Contextualization
18. Homiletics II: The Sermon

Appendix 1: The Problem of Meaning: The Issues
Appendix 2: The Problem of Meaning: Toward a Solution

Notes
Bibliography
Subject Index
Author Index
Index to Scripture and Other Ancient Writings

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