Introduction to Biblical Studies
Introduction to Biblical Studies

Author: Steve Moyise

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2013-06-20

Total Pages: 187

ISBN-13: 0567447391

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This is an ideal introduction to modern biblical studies. Readers are introduced to questions of inspiration, canon and authority. This is followed by chapters on historical approaches to the Bible, such as source, form and redaction criticism. Comparisons with other literature, such as ancient flood stories or Egyptian psalms help to set the context for this. Moyise also asks such questions as 'How did we get the Bible?' and, 'why do modern versions of the Bible differ among themselves?' Moyise considers a number of approaches to the Bible. Beginning with literary criticism, he shows how texts 'speak' to readers and influence their attitudes, emotions and behaviour. This is followed by liberation, feminist and finally a variety of theological approaches used by those who consider the Bible to be sacred scripture. For the third edition Moyise has added two sections, one giving a basic outline of the biblical story together with a timeline and key dates, and another on dating the New Testament.

According to Plan
According to Plan

Author: Graeme Goldsworthy

Publisher: InterVarsity Press

Published: 2002-10-10

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13: 0830826963

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Concise, pithy chapters with dozens of charts, highlighted summaries and study questions make Graeme Goldsworthy's introductory text enormously useful for understanding how the Bible fits together as the unfolding story of God's plan for salvation.

Old Testament
Old Testament

Author: Arthur J. Bellinzoni

Publisher: Prometheus Books

Published: 2010-03-05

Total Pages: 438

ISBN-13: 1615922644

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In this readable, engaging introduction to the Old Testament, a veteran biblical scholar shows the lay reader how the field of biblical scholarship uses the historical method to understand biblical texts.

Beginning Biblical Studies
Beginning Biblical Studies

Author: Marielle Frigge

Publisher: Anselm Academic

Published: 2013-09-01

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 9781599824246

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Thirty-three years of teaching Scripture and theology to undergraduates has given Marielle Frigge great insight into the needs of biblical study students and teachers. Unlike any other text on the market, this book does not assume familiarity with the contents or origins of the Bible or with the Bible's major events, characters, and themes. Beginning Biblical Studies, Revised Edition paints in broad strokes to provide readers sufficient context for reading and understanding the Bible. Revisions to Frigge's original text include fuller treatment of Jewish, Orthodox, and Protestant perspectives, updates for the most recent scholarship, a new appendix on archaeology and the Bible, plus more photographs, sidebars, and recommended resources, as well as revised appendices, time lines, and maps.

An Introduction to the Study of Jeremiah
An Introduction to the Study of Jeremiah

Author: C.L. Crouch

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2017-02-09

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 0567665763

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C. L. Crouch provides a clear and concise introduction to the complex text of Jeremiah. Readers are introduced to the diverse approaches to the book, with attention paid to the way that these approaches differ from but also relate to one another. After a brief introduction, Crouch addresses the formation of the book, especially in relation to its Hebrew and Greek versions; the theological interests of the book and the challenges posed by attempts to link these to an actual man 'Jeremiah'; and the relationship of Jeremiah to other biblical prophets. Crouch focuses clearly on method and on approaches to the text, as is the mark of this series. This makes the book especially useful for students in the quest to navigate the diverse body of scholarly literature that surrounds this troublesome biblical book.

An Introduction to Biblical Ethics
An Introduction to Biblical Ethics

Author: David Wayne Jones

Publisher: B&H Publishing Group

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 1433669692

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An introductory text explaining the nature, relevancy, coherency, and structure of the moral law as revealed throughout the Bible, with discussion of the Ten Commandments as a moral rubric and a subsequent application of each commandment to Christian living.

Introduction to Biblical Interpretation
Introduction to Biblical Interpretation

Author: William W. Klein

Publisher: Zondervan Academic

Published: 2017-03-28

Total Pages: 721

ISBN-13: 0310524180

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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 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.