Interpreting the Bible
Second Edition
Robert L. Plummer
Benjamin L. Merkle, Series Editor
40 Questions About Interpreting the Bible
© 2010, 2021 by Robert L. Plummer
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Second edition 2021.
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This book is a title in the 40 Questions Series edited by Benjamin L. Merkle.
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ISBN 978-0-8254-4666-5
40 QUESTIONS SERIES
To Mark Seifrid and Robert Stein
Scholars, Teachers, Friends
Foreword by Andreas J. Köstenberger
Introduction to Second Edition
Part 1: Getting Started: Text, Canon, and Translation
2. How Is the Bible Organized?
3. Who Wrote the Bible—Humans or God?
4. Does the Bible Contain Error?
5. Were the Ancient Manuscripts of the Bible Transmitted Accurately?
6. Who Determined What Books Would Be Included in the Bible?
7. Which Is the Best English Bible Translation?
Part 2: Approaching the Bible Generally
Section A: Questions Related to Interpretation
8. Why Is Biblical Interpretation Important?
9. How Has the Bible Been Interpreted throughout Church History?
10. What Are Some General Principles for Interpreting the Bible? (1)
11. What Are Some General Principles for Interpreting the Bible? (2)
12. How Can I Improve As an Interpreter of the Bible?
13. What Are Some Helpful Books or Tools for Interpreting the Bible?
Section B: Questions Related to Meaning
14. Who Determines the Meaning of a Text?
15. Can a Text Have More Than One Meaning?
16. What Is the Role of the Holy Spirit in Determining Meaning?
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About 40 Questions about Interpreting the Bible, 2nd ed.A vital Bible resource used in classrooms and churches worldwide now revised and updated. 40 Questions about Interpreting the Bible, now in a revised second edition, probes the most pressing problems encountered by churchgoers and beginning Bible students when they try to read and understand the Bible. Using feedback received from pastors, professors, and Bible teachers, New Testament professor Robert L. Plummer includes updated information about Bible translations, biblical interpretation, and Bible study technology and streamlines previous portions to make room for a handful of new issues. This second edition, updated regarding Bible translations, biblical interpretation trends, and Bible-related technology, will continue to serve professors, pastors, and Bible study leaders as a go-to guide or textbook. New Testament scholar Robert L. Plummer covers historical, interpretive, practical, and theological matters such as: • Were the ancient manuscripts of the Bible transmitted accurately? • Why can’t people agree on what the Bible means? • How do we interpret the Psalms? • How can I use the Bible in daily devotions? • Does the Bible teach that God wants Christians to be healthy and wealthy? 40 Questions about Interpreting the Bible provides crucial assistance for students ready to engage with biblical scholarship and for teachers eager to lead Bible studies with confidence. |
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