Organized around common FAQs, 40 Questions About Interpreting the Bible tackles the major questions about biblical hermeneutics (i.e., how to interpret and understand the Bible). Robert Plummer provides background information for getting started and general considerations for interpretation, and then examines specific genres and issues in recent studies of hermeneutics. The format of the book allows readers to pick and choose what issues are most pertinent to their interests and needs. Thought-provoking discussion questions after each topic make this ideal for both personal study and group study.
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40 Questions about Interpreting the Bible, New Testament Professor Dr. Robert L. Plummer tackles the major questions that persons ask about reading and undestanding the Bible.
Questions include:
- Does the Bible contain error?
- Were the ancient manuscripts of the Bible transmitted accurately?
- What is the best English Bible translation?
- Is the Bible really all about Jesus?
- Do all the commands of the Bible apply today?
- Why can't people agree on what the Bible means?
- How do we interpret historical narrative?
- How do we interpret the Psalms?
- What does the Bible tell us about the future?
- What is the "Theological Interpretation of Scripture"?
- And many others.