Introduction to Biblical Interpretation
by William W. Klein
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Introduction to Biblical Interpretation, now in its third edition, is a classic hermeneutics textbook that sets forth concise, logical, and practical guidelines for discovering the truth in God's Word. With updates and revisions throughout that keep pace with current scholarship, this book offers students the best and most up-to-date information needed to interpret Scripture. Introduction to Biblical Interpretation: Defines and describes hermeneutics, the science of biblical interpretation. show more Suggests effective methods to understand the meaning of the biblical text. Surveys the literary, cultural, social, and historical issues that impact any text. Evaluates both traditional and modern approaches to Bible interpretation. Examines the reader's role as an interpreter of the text and helps identify what the reader brings to the text that could distort its message. Tackles the problem of how to apply the Bible in valid and significant ways today. Provides an extensive and revised annotated list of books that readers will find helpful in the practice of biblical interpretation. Used in college and seminary classrooms around the world, this volume is a trusted and valuable tool for students and other readers who desire to understand and apply the Bible. show lessTags
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Although accurate Bible interpretation is a challenging task, the authors of this book have combined years of expertise and devotion to Scripture to provide a truly unique volume that sets forth concise, logical, practical guidelines for discovering the truth in God's Word.
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Dr. William Klein joined the faculty of Denver Seminary in 1978. He is professor of New Testament and served as associate academic dean from 1994 until 2001. He is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society. Society of Biblical Literature, and Institute for Biblical Research. Dr. Klein earned a BS from Wheaton College, an MDiv from Denver show more Seminary, and a PhD from the University of Aberdeen in Scotland. He served Calvary Baptist Church in California as associate pastor and has served as an elder in three local churches during his years in Denver. show less
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