| ISBN: | 9789966003089 |
|---|---|
| Imprint: | HippoBooks |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Dimensions (mm): | 229 x 152 x 10 |
| Publication Date: | 14/04/2010 |
| Pages: | 128 |
| Language: | English |
A Guide to Interpreting Scripture
Context, Harmony, and Application
£9.99
Quoting verses without regard to context can have serious consequences. In A Guide to Interpreting Scripture, Dr Michael Kyomya illustrates what scriptural interpretation is, why it is important, how to do it, and the pitfalls to avoid. Full of ways to enrich your personal study of the Bible, this guide will equip you with the knowledge and instruction you need.
Endorsements
In just a few pages, Dr. Kyomya expertly explains how to read the Bible with an eye to finding its message, not creating one of our own.
Darrell L. Bock
Dallas Theological Seminary
Table of Contents
- Foreword
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Abbreviations
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Need for Interpretation
- 3. Definition of Interpretation
- 4. Methods of Interpretation
- 5. Importance of Observation
- 6. Importance of Context
- 7. Pitfalls to Avoid
- 8. Two Types of Context
- 9. The Harmony of Scripture
- 10. Application and Context
- 11. Application and the Harmony of Scripture
- 12. Conclusion
- Notes
- Appendices
- Appendix 1 Interpreting Wisdom Literature
- Appendix 2 Interpreting Figures of Speech
- Appendix 3 Resources for Interpretation
- Further Reading
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