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Invitation to Biblical Interpretation: Exploring the Hermeneutical Triad of History, Literature, and Theology (Invitation to Theological Studies)
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An authoritative guide to accurately interpreting and applying God’s WordIn this second edition of Invitation to Biblical Interpretation, Andreas Köstenberger leads the reader step-by-step through the process of interpreting and applying God’s Word.The primary principle is the hermeneutical triad, which consists of history, literature, and theology. Readers are equipped to explore the historical background of a biblical passage, analyze its literary genre and features, and derive its theological meaning in light of the biblical canon. Numerous examples are provided throughout to illustrate the concepts. A concluding chapter provides direction on practical application, preaching, and helpful tools for Bible study.Additional features include key words and definitions at the end of each chapter, study questions, and practical exercises for applying the material. An appendix lists numerous resources for Bible study, including recommended commentaries for every book of the Bible.The second edition updates these resources, as well as the sources cited throughout, and includes a revised chapter on the Old Testament canon. Instructors, students, pastors, and anyone who desires to interpret Scripture accurately will find this volume to be an indispensable addition to their library.Review“Carpenters use handcrafting tools, scientists use technical instruments, engineers use specialized software, and expositors use biblical hermeneutics. For careful preachers, the importance of hermeneutics cannot be overstated. Consequently, this text is a most welcome resource. Köstenberger and Patterson have uniquely crafted a hermeneutics text that not only equips the nascent student, but will also sharpen the seasoned expositor. And the additions to this second edition make an already excellent text even better. Preachers and preachers-in-training will find thorough assistance for becoming an approved, unashamed workman who handles the word of truth accurately (2 Tim 2:15).” -- Rick Holland, Senior Pastor, Mission Road Bible Church, Kansas City, MO Published On: 2020-06-30“This second edition of Invitation to Biblical Interpretation is a magnificent buffet. Köstenberger and Patterson are your culinary hosts, masters of not one, but several tables loaded with goodies. I dived in and out sampling a number of dishes, sticking my fork in a bit of discourse analysis, slurping a ladle of biblical theology, swallowing a slice of the parables, engorging myself on whatever took my fancy. With the appetite of a preacher, I confess I enjoyed the dessert on offer, too?application and proclamation. But?and not at all surprisingly?I came away from these gastronomic explorations hungrier than when I started, for the chefs and their productions whetted my appetite for the main course, Scripture itself; they will yours, too. And that, I’m glad to say, is the goal of Invitation to Biblical Interpretation.” -- Abraham Kuruvilla, Research Professor of Preaching & Pastoral Ministry, Dallas Theological Seminary Published On: 2020-06-30“How should one skillfully interpret the very Word of God? Every generation needs leaders who can answer this question faithfully, and this new edition of Invitation to Biblical Interpretation provides a faithful standard for our day. Köstenberger’s approach is both canonical and linguistic, and moves from carefully attending to a text’s canonical location (e.g., Old or New Testament, redemptive-historical framework), to its genre (e.g., historical narrative, prophecy, epistle, etc.), and then to its literary features within its immediate and broader discourse context (e.g., grammar, argument tracing, word meanings, biblical and systematic theology, etc.). Elevating Scripture as God’s written Word, interpreters must consider every text’s historical setting, canonical and literary context, and theological message, in that order, and must not stop until they have applied the Bible to their own lives and ev
An authoritative guide to accurately interpreting and applying God’s WordIn this second edition of Invitation to Biblical Interpretation, Andreas Köstenberger leads the reader step-by-step through the process of interpreting and applying God’s Word.The primary principle is the hermeneutical triad, which consists of history, literature, and theology. Readers are equipped to explore the historical background of a biblical passage, analyze its literary genre and features, and derive its theological meaning in light of the biblical canon. Numerous examples are provided throughout to illustrate the concepts. A concluding chapter provides direction on practical application, preaching, and helpful tools for Bible study.Additional features include key words and definitions at the end of each chapter, study questions, and practical exercises for applying the material. An appendix lists numerous resources for Bible study, including recommended commentaries for every book of the Bible.The second edition updates these resources, as well as the sources cited throughout, and includes a revised chapter on the Old Testament canon. Instructors, students, pastors, and anyone who desires to interpret Scripture accurately will find this volume to be an indispensable addition to their library.Review“Carpenters use handcrafting tools, scientists use technical instruments, engineers use specialized software, and expositors use biblical hermeneutics. For careful preachers, the importance of hermeneutics cannot be overstated. Consequently, this text is a most welcome resource. Köstenberger and Patterson have uniquely crafted a hermeneutics text that not only equips the nascent student, but will also sharpen the seasoned expositor. And the additions to this second edition make an already excellent text even better. Preachers and preachers-in-training will find thorough assistance for becoming an approved, unashamed workman who handles the word of truth accurately (2 Tim 2:15).” -- Rick Holland, Senior Pastor, Mission Road Bible Church, Kansas City, MO Published On: 2020-06-30“This second edition of Invitation to Biblical Interpretation is a magnificent buffet. Köstenberger and Patterson are your culinary hosts, masters of not one, but several tables loaded with goodies. I dived in and out sampling a number of dishes, sticking my fork in a bit of discourse analysis, slurping a ladle of biblical theology, swallowing a slice of the parables, engorging myself on whatever took my fancy. With the appetite of a preacher, I confess I enjoyed the dessert on offer, too?application and proclamation. But?and not at all surprisingly?I came away from these gastronomic explorations hungrier than when I started, for the chefs and their productions whetted my appetite for the main course, Scripture itself; they will yours, too. And that, I’m glad to say, is the goal of Invitation to Biblical Interpretation.” -- Abraham Kuruvilla, Research Professor of Preaching & Pastoral Ministry, Dallas Theological Seminary Published On: 2020-06-30“How should one skillfully interpret the very Word of God? Every generation needs leaders who can answer this question faithfully, and this new edition of Invitation to Biblical Interpretation provides a faithful standard for our day. Köstenberger’s approach is both canonical and linguistic, and moves from carefully attending to a text’s canonical location (e.g., Old or New Testament, redemptive-historical framework), to its genre (e.g., historical narrative, prophecy, epistle, etc.), and then to its literary features within its immediate and broader discourse context (e.g., grammar, argument tracing, word meanings, biblical and systematic theology, etc.). Elevating Scripture as God’s written Word, interpreters must consider every text’s historical setting, canonical and literary context, and theological message, in that order, and must not stop until they have applied the Bible to their own lives and ev
