Biblical exegesis : a beginner's handbook / John H. Hayes, Carl R. Holladay.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hayes, John H. (John Haralson), 1934-2013, author.

Holladay, Carl R., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hermeneutics.

Bible--Hermeneutics.

Bible.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (253 pages)

Edition:

Fourth edition.

Place of Publication:

Louisville, Kentucky : WJK, Westminster John Knox Press, [2022]

Summary:

"In a world where the Bible has been irresponsibly appropriated and proof-texted to oppress, dehumanize, and demean, this book offers a corrective: it lays out methods of interpretation that will help develop a critical consciousness conducive to intelligent, informed, and responsible interpretation of Scripture"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Intro

Endorsements

Half Title

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Preface to the Fourth Edition

Preface to the Third Edition

Abbreviations

1. Introducing Exegesis

Interpretation Using Everyday Skills

Important Considerations Relating to Exegesis

The Bible and Exegesis

Biblical Exegesis through the Centuries

The Task of Biblical Exegesis

Bibliography

2. Textual Criticism: The Quest for the Original Wording

Discovering Textual Variants

Preserving and Transmitting Biblical Texts

Types of Textual Variants

Manuscript Families

Critical Editions of the Bible

Evaluating Textual Variants

How to Proceed

3. Historical Criticism: The Setting in Time and Place

History and the Text

Ancient Approaches to Historical Criticism

History in the Text

History of the Text

Using Reception History in Interpretation

4. Grammatical Criticism: The Language of the Text

Analyzing the Language of the Text

Language Tools

Using Concordances

Moving from English to Hebrew or Greek

Cautions about Wordbooks and Word Studies

Grammar and Syntax

5. Literary Criticism: Rhetorical and Narrative Dimensions of the Text

What "Literary Criticism" Means

Rhetorical Criticism

Literary Context

Literary Structure

Literary Form and Function: Examples

Literary Devices and Rhetorical Techniques

Literary Mood

Narrative Criticism

Developing Literary Sensibilities

6. Form Criticism: The Genre and Life Setting of the Text

Genres and Setting in Life (Sitz im Leben)

The Logic of Form Criticism: How It Works

Some Biblical Examples

Probing the Sociological Setting

The Focus of Form Criticism: Stories and Small Units

Doing Form Criticism

Bibliography.

7. Tradition Criticism: The Stages behind the Text

Recognizing the Origin and Growth of Biblical Traditions

Oral and Written Traditions

Biblical Examples

Using Tradition Criticism

8. Redaction Criticism: The Final Viewpoint and Theology

How Redaction Critics Work

Tools for Redaction Criticism: The Gospel Synopsis

An Example: The Passion Narrative in the Gospels

Some Cautions

Discerning the Theology of the Evangelists

Old Testament Redaction Criticism

Rediscovering Theology

9. Structuralism and Poststructuralism: Universals and Differences

Basic Assumptions of Structuralism

Structuralist Exegesis of Biblical Texts

Poststructuralism

The Way Forward

10. Canonical Criticism: The Sacred Text of Synagogue and Church

Interpretive Strategies among Communities of Faith

Distinctive Features of Canonical Criticism

Factors Affecting the Practice of Canonical Criticism

The Shift from Historical Setting to Canonical Setting

Some Examples of Canonical Criticism

Finding the Right Balance

11. Exegesis: Identity and Advocacy

Recent Changes and Cultural Shifts

The Abrams Communication Diagram

Identity: Gender, Sexuality, Ethnicity, Interpretive Strategies

Advocacy: Liberation Theology, Postcolonialism

The Broader Context: Postmodernism

12. Integrating Exegetical Procedures

Some Preliminary Observations

Getting Started

The Autonomy of the Text

Exegesis: Primary Research or Secondary Reporting?

Writing an Exegesis Paper

Some Practical Suggestions

From Observation to Interpretation

13. Employing the Fruits of Biblical Exegesis

Historical and Archaeological Reconstruction

Doing Theology

Preaching

Personal Appropriation

14. Exegesis: The Art of Seeing

Learning to See as a Beginner

Language (Semantics) and Literary Genre

Literary Contexts

History of Interpretation

Theological and Religious Issues and Claims

Describing What We Have Seen

What Do You See?

Appendix: Using Electronic Technologies in Exegesis

Biblical Software

Some Current Software Packages

Websites and the Internet

Selected Websites for Biblical Studies

Glossary

Index of Scriptural References

Index of Subjects and Names.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781646982691

164698269X