Let the Reader Understand: A Guide to Interpreting & Applying the Bible - Softcover

McCartney, Dan; Clayton, Charles

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0801021278 ISBN 13: 9780801021275

Publisher: Baker Pub Group, 1994

Synopsis

After laying the necessary foundation, Let the Reader Understand provides examples of how, and how not, to interpret Scripture. It suggests ways to understand the Bible's various literary genres: theological history, law, poetry, prophecy, parables, epistles, and apocalyptic. And it demonstrates how to apply Scripture to worship, witness, and guidance. This new edition discusses trends and movements influencing biblical interpretation during the last ten years. The first edition was published by Victor Books in 1994.

About this title

About the Author

Dan McCartney (PhD, Westminster Theological Seminary) is professor of New Testament Interpretation at Redeemer Seminary in Dallas. He is the author of Why Does it Have to Hurt? and is a contributor to several reference works.

Charles Clayton (MAR, Westminster Theological Seminary) is a leadership consultant in the UK and has been executive director of organizations in the UK and Middle East.

Review

"A fresh and insightful study of hermeneutics. This work is scintillating in its scholarship." --R. C. Sproul

"The best introduction to biblical hermeneutics. . . Each section presents profound concepts simply and clearly." --Bruce Waltke

"Skillfully combines the ingredients of reliable scholarship and practical wisdom, . . . a work which students at all levels will want to turn to again and again." --Sinclair Ferguson

About this edition

• Publisher: Baker Pub Group
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0801021278
• ISBN 13: 9780801021275
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 360