Historical-Cultural Background
Historical-Cultural BackgroundQuestionDefine the phrase “historical-cultural background.” What is the significance of this material in interpreting the Bible properly? Describe the process of “contextualization.” How would you explain...Grasping God’s Word
Grasping God’s WordQuestionUsing the 9 items to consider when reading sentences as listed in chapter 3 of Grasping God’s Word (i.e., repetition of words, contrasts, comparisons, lists, cause and effect, figures of speech, conjunctions, verbs, pronouns),...Presuppositions/Foundational Beliefs and Preunderstandings
Presuppositions/Foundational Beliefs and PreunderstandingsQuestion Offer a definition of the terms “presuppositions/foundational beliefs” and “preunderstandings.” How can we test these things to see if they are adequate or appropriate?...The History of Biblical Interpretation
Consider the history of biblical interpretation and choose 1 time period and 1 person whose method offers the most promise for attaining a clear interpretation of Scripture today. Be sure to identify the person and the method with special focus on how that method aids...Allegorical Methods
Allegorical Methods QuestionThroughout the history of the Bible, allegorical methods have been employed as a means to discover a “hidden meaning” in the text. Outline the use of allegorical approaches and discuss the benefits and pitfalls of utilizing...Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders To Better Understand The Bible
Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes:Removing Cultural Blinders To Better Understand The BibleRichards, E. Randolph, and Brandon J. O’Brien. Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible. Downers Grove:...Textual Criticism: Deuteronomy 32:8-9 and Genesis 49:10
Deuteronomy 32:8-9 According to the BHS, a textual variant occurs in the last two words of Deuteronomy 32:8. The NASB translates the last half of the verse as follows: “He set the boundaries of the peoples according to the number of the sons of Israel”...Hebrew Translation of קנה in Scripture
Introduction A debate over the meaning of the Hebrew verb קנה dates back to the Church Fathers. At issue is the way Proverbs 8:22-31 assigns the status of co-creator to wisdom in the Old Testament and Jesus in the New Testament. The implications of...Noah’s Nakedness
Noah’s Nakedness The enigmatic account of Genesis 9:20-24 is not without difficulties. Specifically, the narrative states, “Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his father” (Gen. 9:22 [NASB]). The vehement response to Ham’s activity...
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