ELEMENTS OF BIBLICAL EXEGESIS

REVISED AND EXPANDED EDITION

A Basic Guide for Students and Ministers

MICHAEL J. GORMAN

Baker Academic

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Grand Rapids, Michigan

© 2009 by Michael J. Gorman

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Baker Academic edition published 2010

ISBN 978-0-8010-4640-7

Previously published in 2009 by Hendrickson Publishers, Elements of Biblical Exegesis, Revised and Expanded Edition, is a revised edition of Elements of Biblical Exegesis, © 2001, which was a revised edition of Texts and Contexts, © 1994, 1998 Michael J. Gorman.

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Gorman, Michael J., 1955–

Elements of biblical exegesis: a basic guide for students and ministers / Michael J. Gorman.—Rev. and expanded ed.

p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 978-1-59856-311-5 (alk. paper)

1. Bible—Criticism, interpretation, etc. I. Title.

BS511.3.G67 2008

220.601—dc22

2008029346

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To my teachers and my students

The revised and expanded edition is dedicated especially to the memory of

Bruce Manning Metzger (1914–2007)

and to my daughter Amy, performer of Scripture

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments Revised and Expanded Edition

Acknowledgments First Edition

Introduction Revised and Expanded Edition

Introduction First Edition

Part One: Orientation

The Task Chapter One

The Text Chapter Two

Part Two: The Elements

1st Element—Survey Chapter Three

2nd Element—Contextual Analysis Chapter Four

3rd Element—Formal Analysis Chapter Five

4th Element—Detailed Analysis of the Text Chapter Six

5th Element—Synthesis Chapter Seven

6th Element—Reflection: Theological Interpretation Chapter Eight

7th Element—Expansion and Refinement of the Exegesis ...

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About Elements of Biblical Exegesis: A Basic Guide for Students and Ministers

In this revised and expanded edition Michael J. Gorman presents a straightforward approach to the complex task of biblical exegesis. Designed for students, teachers, and ministers, this hands-on guide breaks the task down into seven distinct elements. For each of these, Gorman supplies a clear explanation, practical hints, and suggested exercises to help the reader develop exegetical proficiency. The new edition addresses more fully the meaning of theological interpretation and provides updated print and internet resources for those who want to pursue further study in any aspect of exegesis. Appendixes offer three sample exegesis papers and practical guidelines for writing an exegetical research paper.

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