Reading the Word of God in the Presence of God: A Handbook for Biblical Interpretation
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| Rating | : | 4.59 (539 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1433543249 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 464 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-01-16 |
| Language | : | English |
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This handbook outlines distinct steps for practicing faithful biblical interpretation by focusing on our fellowship with the God who speaks to us through his Word.. Every time we read the Bible, we’re reading in the presence of God. How should this incredible truth shape how we read?Moving quickly from principle to practice, Vern Poythress helps us rethink how we interpret the Bible by showing us the implications of entering into God’s presence as we study
Readers will benefit from his knowledge of the way language works, his emphasis on the divine inspiration of Scripture, and the ways in which every passage relates to God’s unfolding plan of redemption. First, it guides a spectrum of readers from an introductory listening to God speaking in Scripture into deeper explorations of the Word’s multifaceted witness to Christ. His reflections will challenge and inspire everyone who seeks to read the Scriptures in the presence of God.”—Richard L. Everyone familiar with Poythress's theological reflections knows that he is one of the brightest minds of our day. Everyone familiar with his life knows the depth of his piety. “While many sincere Christians read the Scriptures as personal communiques from God, biblical
Widening the Scope of Approaching the Word An excellent study and an excellent way of approaching Scripture. Poythress is brilliant and his challenge to scholarship to widen its scope, as a whole, to include more than historical-critical analysis of God's Word is well overdue. Even with what might be considered tedious elaboration to some at times, I highly. "Good book, but beginners in Bible Interpretation might get a little lost" according to Michael Harshman. The opening sentence in this book is "This book is a practical handbook to help people grow in skill in interpreting the Bible". The author states that the approach of his writing is geared to be more simple in the early part of the book and then graduating to more and more complexity as you read further in the boo. A very good about biblical interpretation. Kenson Gonzalez A wonderful book written by Vern S. Poythress, ideal for all seminary student or layman who wants to learn more about biblical interpretation. The book is divided into eight parts, in which the author takes us from the simple to the complex on the interpretation. Everything is explained in an excellent manner, also
In addition to earning six academic degrees, he is the author of numerous books and articles on biblical interpretation, language, and science.. Poythress (PhD, Harvard University; ThD, University of Stellenbosch) is professor of New Testament interpretation at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he has taught for nearly four decades. Vern S