How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth
Contents
Abbreviations..........................................................8
Abbreviations of Translations..........................................9
Preface to the Third Edition...........................................11
Preface to the First Edition...........................................13
1. Introduction: The Need to Interpret.................................17
2. The Basic Tool: A Good Translation..................................33
3. The Epistles: Learning to Think Contextually........................55
4. The Epistles: The Hermeneutical Questions...........................71
5. The Old Testament Narratives: Their Proper Use......................89
6. Acts: The Question of Historical Precedent..........................107
7. The Gospels: One Story, Many Dimensions.............................127
8. The Parables: Do You Get the Point?.................................149
9. The Law(s): Covenant Stipulations for Israel........................163
10. The Prophets: Enforcing the Covenant in Israel.....................181
11. The Psalms: Israel's Prayers and Ours..............................205
12. Wisdom: The ... read full excerpt from: How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth: A Guide to Understanding the Bible ebook
