TY  - BOOK
AU  - Witherington,Ben
TI  - Is there a doctor in the house?: an insider's story and advice on becoming a Bible scholar 
SN  - 9780310493020
AV  - BS600.W823.I884 2011 
PY  - 2011///
CY  - Grand Rapids, Michigan
PB  - Zondervan
KW  - Bible
KW  - Study and teaching
KW  - Theology
KW  - Theological
N1  - Appendix (page 145-156); The illustrated guide to a PhD --; Fast forward --; 1. "In principio erat verbum" : preliminary considerations --; 2. Seek and ye shall find : choosing a school, a program, a mentor --; 3. "Ad fontes" : back to the source(s) --; 4. Priming the pump : original context study --; 5. Are you literate in literature? : the importance of literary sensitivity --; 6. "Summa theologica" : knowing your theology and ethics --; 7. The write stuff : the ability to research and write --; 8. Rightly dividing the word of truth : the art of interpretation and hermeneutics --; 9. Honing your rhetoric : the ability to lecture and teach --; 10. The character of the biblical teacher or scholar --; 11. Counting the cost : surveying the sacrifices --; Appendix 1. Planning ahead : what to do during graduate school --; Appendix 2. Wesley's series of classic Christian works for his preachers; 2
N2  - Many people assume that becoming a serious student of the Bible merely requires diligent study of English Bible translations, but biblical scholarship is much more complex. Is There a Doctor in the House? demonstrates what it takes to be a responsible Bible teacher, a well-published Bible scholar, or even a good student of the Bible: exacting knowledge of biblical languages and the languages in which most Bible scholarship is done; a love for history and archaeology; a sensitivity for literature and literary genres; and an understanding of theology, ethics, and ancient religions and philosophies. In one sense, every Bible scholar has to be a general practitioner-the foundation of biblical scholarship must be both broad and well built. Through the course of this book, Witherington invites would-be Bible experts to pursue excellence for the sake of the Bible's world-altering message. From students considering a Ph.D. to lay Bible teachers, Is There a Doctor in the House? promises to be an informative, engaging, and often humorous resource
ER  -