A Basic Guide to Interpreting the Bible, 2nd Edition Playing by the Rules

A Basic Guide to Interpreting the Bible, 2nd Edition Playing by the Rules by: Robert H. Stein About 'Wonderfully practical. . . . This an ideal book both for university and seminary courses and for laypersons who desire a guide to understanding the Scriptures.'--Thomas R. Schreiner, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary In this accessible guide to interpreting the Bible, senior New Testament scholar Robert Stein helps readers identify various biblical genres, understand the meaning of biblical texts, and apply that meaning to contemporary life. This edition has been completely revised throughout to reflect Stein's current thinking and changes to the discipline over the past decade. Students of the Bible will find the book effective in group settings. Contents Preface to the Second Edition Preface to the First Edition Introduction Part 1: The General Rules of Interpretation 1. Who Makes Up the Rules? An Introduction to Hermeneutics 2. Defining the Rules: A Vocabulary for Interpretation 3. Can Anyone Play This Game? The Spirit and Biblical Interpretation 4. Different Games in the Same Book: Different Forms of Scripture Part 2: The Specific Rules for the Individual Games 5. The Game of Stories: Biblical Narrative 6. The Game of Rules: Covenants and Laws 7. The Game of Rhythm: Poetry 8. The Game of Songs: Psalms 9. The Game of Wisdom: Proverbs 10. The Game of Prediction: Prophecy 11. The Game of Jargon: Idioms 12. The Game of Comparison: Parables 13. The Game of Exaggeration: Overstatement and Hyperbole 14. The Game of Correspondence: Epistles and Letters Appendixes Glossary Indexes Format Paperback ISBN 9780801033735 Dimensions 6 x 9 Pub. Date May 2011 SRP $22.99 Number of pages 240