Hermeneutics & Interpretation

Theological Interp.

Anthony C. Thiselton

In our polarized postmodern society, can we be authentic Christians without taking sides? How do we approach the Bible if we're neither theologically conservative nor liberal? McKnight offers a "third way" for a new generation of evangelicals---setting aside traditional labels, reading the Bible as "story," and living out a radical gospel message.

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Arguably the leading authority on biblical and philosophical hermeneutics, Thiselton's is widely acclaimed in biblical studies and philosophical theology. His probing interaction with numerous other great thinkers such as Gadamer, Ricoeur, Pannenberg, etc, make this volume a valuable resource for scholars and students.

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All Titles: Hermeneutics

Gordon D. Fee

Vanhoozer's Is There Meaning in this Text is the seminal contribution of Evangelical scholarship to the field of Hermeneutics. Vanhoozer lucidly and directly critiques trends in postmodern literary criticism (deconstruction) and thinkers (Ricoeur, Fish), while providing a critical methodology upon which "texts"--and most especially biblical texts--can be confidently interpreted.
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Covering everything from translational concerns to different genres of biblical writing, How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth is used worldwide. In clear, simple language, it helps you accurately understand the different parts of the Bible---their meaning for ancient audiences and their implications for you today---so you can uncover the inexhaustible worth that is in God's Word.

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Counterpoint Series

Biblical Interpretation

In this book Four Views On Moving Beyond the Bible to Theology major Evangelical scholars Walter Kaiser, Daniel Doriani, Kevin Vanhoozer, and William Webb, all grapple with the difficulty of moving beyond--but not away from--the biblical text and into theology. Highly recommended for those seeking encourage good interpretive principals for sound theological application.

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In The Hermeneutical Spiral, Grant Osborned provides a comprehensive introduction to the major theological and philosophical issues involved in biblical interpretation. Osborne's thoroughly evangelical work is now one of the most wisely used text books for seminarians across the country, and argues from a position that recognizes Scripture as God's word. 

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Theology Bargains

Atonement

An outstanding introduction to biblical interpretation, from the Patristic period to the present day. Clear, accessible, and authoritative, Jasper's survey examines philosophical issues underlying the development of textual interpretation, as well as providing a theoretical framework for understanding hermeneutics in different faith traditions. Includes questions for reflection and discussion.

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The Faith of Jesus Christ contains is a series of essays by prominent Pauline scholars including, Stanley Porter, Francis Watson, Douglas Campbell, Bruce Lowe, Benjamin Myers, and others. They examine the various theological, exegetical, and interpretive issues with the phrase pistis christou. In doing so the help bring clarity to an issue of ancient and continuous debate.

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