Getting the Point
A comprehensive guide to biblical interpretation and hermeneutics.
Essays
Hermeneutics: Getting the Point
Interpretation, Hermeneutics, Theological Method
Introduction: The Nature of Language Communication
The Meaning of Interpret
Hindrances to Interpretation: Pride
Hindrances: Presuppositions
Hindrances: Irrationalism
Streamlining Causal Distinctions
Interchanging Nature, State, and Action Terms
The Big Three
Interpreting Various Genre
Pitfalls in Interpretation: Allegorizing the Comparison
Pitfall: Confusing Example and Precedent
Pitfall: Misidentifying the Genre
Pitfall: Adopting an Inappropriate Model
Pitfall: Misidentifying the Intended Referent
Pitfall: Confusing Language and Reality
Pitfall: Reading Restrictive for Non-Restrictive
Pitfall: Technicalizing Terminology
Pitfall: Setting the Conclusion and Working Toward It
Pitfall: Confusing Advice and Commandment
Testing Other Peoples Interpretation
Hermeneutics and Life
Appendix: Concept Inventory
Appendix: Jewish Expectations of the Kingdom of God
Appendix: Introductory Considerations on Jonah
Appendix: Interpretation in Hebrews vs. Philo
Appendix: Selected Linguistic Phenomena
Appendix: Nt Interpretation of Ot Texts
Appendix: Comments on Fulfill
Appendix: Wisdom and Law — Divorce
Appendix: Biblical Figures of Speech
Hermeneutics: Getting the Point — Outline