Protestant Biblical Interpretation: A Textbook of Hermeneutics (Biblia.com)

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Since its publication in 1950, Protestant Biblical Interpretation has been a standard introduction to hermeneutics in evangelical colleges and seminaries. “Hermeneutics,” writes the author, “is the science and art of Biblical interpretation…As such it forms one of the most important members of the theological sciences. This is especially true for conservative Protestantism, which looks on the...

In summary, the two great needs for the science of hermeneutics are: (i) that we may know what God has said, and (ii) that we may span the linguistical, cultural, geographical, and historical gaps which separate our minds from those of the Biblical writers. Speaking of the fact that in modern times a host of data have come to light with reference to the geography, culture, and history of the Bible, Barrows correctly says: The extended investigations of modern times in these departments of knowledge

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