Contents

Contents

Contents

Abbreviations

Abbreviations of Translations

Preface to the Fourth Edition

Preface to the Third Edition

Preface to the First Edition

1. Introduction: The Need to Interpret

2. The Basic Tool: A Good Translation

3. The Epistles: Learning to Think Contextually

4. The Epistles: The Hermeneutical Questions

5. The Old Testament Narratives: Their Proper Use

6. Acts: The Question of Historical Precedent

7. The Gospels: One Story, Many Dimensions

8. The Parables: Do You Get the Point?

9. The Law(s): Covenant Stipulations for Israel

10. The Prophets: Enforcing the Covenant in Israel

11. The Psalms: Israel’s Prayers and Ours

12. Wisdom: Then and Now

13. Revelation: Images of Judgment and Hope

Appendix: The Evaluation and Use of Commentaries

Scripture Index

Names Index

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