A Guide to Interpreting Scripture
eBook - ePub

A Guide to Interpreting Scripture

Context, Harmony, and Application

  1. 128 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

A Guide to Interpreting Scripture

Context, Harmony, and Application

About this book

Quoting verses without regard to context can have serious consequences. In A Guide to Interpreting Scripture, Dr Michael Kyomya illustrates what scriptural interpretation is, why it is important, how to do it, and the pitfalls to avoid. Full of ways to enrich your personal study of the Bible, this guide will equip you with the knowledge and instruction you need.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Contents
  4. Foreword
  5. Preface
  6. Acknowledgements
  7. Abbreviations
  8. 1 Introduction
  9. 2 Need for Interpretation
  10. 3 Definition of Interpretation
  11. 4 Methods of Interpretation
  12. 5 Importance of Observation
  13. 6 Importance of Context
  14. 7 Pitfalls to Avoid
  15. 8 Two Types of Context
  16. 9 The Harmony of Scripture
  17. 10 Application and Context
  18. 11 Application and the Harmony of Scripture
  19. 12 Conclusion
  20. Notes
  21. Appendices Appendix 1 Interpreting Wisdom Literature
  22. Appendix 2 Interpreting Figures of Speech
  23. Appendix 3 Resources for Interpretation
  24. Further Reading