Hermeneutics 79

In his forty-plus years of work as a biblical scholar, Dennis Thorald Olson has illumined the meaning of the Bible for his readers and hearers in diverse ways. Among the topics he has taken up in hi……続きを見る

1ˢᵗ Maccabees tells the story of the Maccabean Revolt against the rule of the Seleucid Empire in the 2ⁿᵈ century BC. The content of 1ˢᵗ Maccabees appears to be a Sadducee text, as it gives all credi……続きを見る

The practice of cursing remains a significant aspect of life in many African countries. This book addresses this practice with the seriousness it deserves, arguing that Christ is the ultimate curse ……続きを見る

The oldest surviving physical copy of Esther is found in the Codex Vaticanus, which dates to circa 350 AD. The version of Ether in the Codex Vaticanus is generally accepted as being the original ver……続きを見る

2ⁿᵈ Maccabees claims to be an abridged version of Jason of Cyrene's now lost five-volume version of Maccabees. Jason's books of the Maccabees were likely composed earlier than 1ˢᵗ Maccabees, as the ……続きを見る

3ʳᵈ Maccabees happens earlier than 1ˢᵗ and 2ⁿᵈ Maccabees, set between 217 and 205 BC, and does not include Judas the Hammer (the Maccabee), or his brothers, which implies it is part of a larger coll……続きを見る

The Three Bibles presents a groundbreaking synthesis of theological thought, exploring the unique perspectives and interpretations of three pivotal sacred texts: the Hebrew Bible, the New Testament,……続きを見る

Emanuel von Swedenborgs 'Über das Erste und Zweite Buch Mose' bietet eine tiefgreifende Exegese der biblischen Schriften. In diesem Werk kombiniert Swedenborg mystische Einsichten mit einer detailli……続きを見る

This book puts a creative new reading of Hans-Georg Gadamer’s philosophical hermeneutics and literary genre theory to work on the problem of Scripture. Reading texts as Scripture brings two hermeneu……続きを見る

Understanding the Book of Mormon on its own terms and through its two-way connection with the Bible Like the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Bible, the Book of Mormon uses narratives to develop ideas……続きを見る

Chapter 8 explores the Messianic Age and specifically the Messianic Awakening we have witnessed since the 1980s with the Hebrew Roots movement, with many sincere Christians leaving the Church, embra……続きを見る

The books of Ezra and Nehemiah are rarely taken seriously in Christian theological reflection. To many modern readers, the community restored after the Babylonian exile appears diminished, legalisti……続きを見る

Tragedy of the Commons invites readers into a fresh exploration of the book of 1 Samuel, which tells the story of Saul, Israel's first monarch and the personification of its chronic sins. Stulac's u……続きを見る

Matthew chose not to write his Gospel in chronological order. Why? How does his presentation of the Gospel differ from the other three? I show that Matthew organized his book into fourteen chiasms, ……続きを見る

2nd Maccabees claims to be an abridged version of Jason of Cyrene's now lost five-volume version of Maccabees. Jason's books of the Maccabees were likely composed earlier than 1st Maccabees, as the ……続きを見る

Preaching is a demand of the Bible that is fitted with a specific purpose and a strong theological base. It is the proclamation of the word of God and is done in churches throughout the world. Preac……続きを見る

Romans is the most influential New Testament book in the history of Christian theology: it has shaped Christian theology, how the gospel is framed, and how the Christian life is understood. Preachin……続きを見る

A widely recognized principle of hermeneutics is to garner as much information as possible regarding what the text(s) under consideration meant to its/their original audience or readership. For a We……続きを見る

This is a study in the interpretation of Paul with a focus on an interpretation of Romans 9 to 11 as a defense of God's faithfulness to Israel. The study begins with reviews of three historical appr……続きを見る

3rd Maccabees happens earlier than 1st and 2nd Maccabees, set between 217 and 205 BC, and does not include Judas the Hammer (the Maccabee), or his brothers, which implies it is part of a larger coll……続きを見る

Rules of Bible Interpretation With many religions and sects abounding today, all using the Bible and yet claiming differing views and doctrines, we must wonder if there are any rules to interpreting……続きを見る

Arabic Maccabees is the longest surviving book of Maccabees, however, does not appear to have originated as a book of Maccabees, but a pseudo-history book of the independent Kingdom of Judea from th……続きを見る

La prédication est l’une des tâches principales de l’Église. C’est le moment au cours duquel Dieu est censé, par le biais de celui qui la prononce et en plus des lectures bibliques, s’adresser au pe……続きを見る

Ce livre est le fruit d’une synthèse de plusieurs années d’enseignement et de recherche en exégèse et herméneutique bibliques. Il intègre, outre les données des cours dispensés au Cameroun et ailleu……続きを見る

Our Trespasses uncovers how race, geography, policy, and religion have created haunted landscapes in Charlotte, North Carolina, and throughout the United States. How do we value our lands, livelihoo……続きを見る

The God of the Bible is emotional. Many Christians don't want to associate emotions with God. Emotions feel irrational, and the idea of God experiencing hate, anger, and jealousy can be confusing an……続きを見る

Tethered to the Cross unveils the deeply rooted philosophy of the "Price of Preachers," Charles H. Spurgeon. For nearly forty years, Spurgeon commanded the pulpit at London's bustling Metropolitan T……続きを見る

By definition, a high view of Scripture inheres in evangelicalism. However, there does not seem to be a uniform way to articulate an evangelical doctrine of Scripture. Taking up the challenge, Vince……続きを見る

Biblical Foundations Award Finalist and Runner Up Since the unexpected popularity of Bart Ehrman's bestselling Misquoting Jesus, textual criticism has become a staple of Christian apologetics. Ehrma……続きを見る

Parish Clergy Award It's an exciting time to be reading the Bible. As we increasingly encounter readers with perspectives, experiences, and cultures different from our own, we can incorporate new id……続きを見る