Understanding and Applying the Scriptures / Danny McCain; Craig Keener. [print]

Donated by Danny McCain

Includes bibliographies and index.

Introduction to Hermeneutics Introduction to the Bible Inspiration Canonization Textual Criticism English Translations Tools of Bible Study Rule 1. The Rule of Spiritual Truth Rule 2. The Rule of Selectivity Rule 3. The Rule of Simplicity Rule 4. The Rule of Context Rule 5. The Rule of Words Rule 6. The Rule of Grammar Rule 7. The Rule of Figurative Language Rule 8. The Rule of Progressive Revelation Symbolism in the Bible Interpreting Narrative Interpreting Poetic Literature Interpreting Psalms Interpreting Proverbs Interpreting Prophecy Interpreting Jesus Interpreting the Apostles Application in the Bible Application in the Narratives Application in the Epistles.

Understanding and Applying the Scriptures is well-named. It gives an overview of how the Bible was created, from the time it was in the mind of God to the various translations of the Bible we use every day. It also divides the rules of interpreting the Bible into eight general categories with illustrations and projects designed to make these practical. In addition, the book explains how to understand the various special literary devices in the Bible such as psalms,proverbs, prophecies and parables. The final section practically demonstrates how to convert interpretation into application. The book grew out of the authors almost forty years of combined teaching experience. It reflects not so much the scholar's approach to hermeneutics as the practitioner's. The principles taught in this book are the ones the authors use every day in their preparation for teaching and preaching. This book will help you understand the Bible better and apply it more accurately in your life and the lives of those under your ministry. AMAZON Link to source of summary

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Professor Danny McCain is the founder and international director-at-large of the International Institute for Christian Studies (IICS) (now Global Scholars), a USA-based organisation that helps to develop and enhance academic Christian studies projects in public universities around the world. He is Professor of Biblical Theology in the Department of Religious Studies, University of Jos, Nigeria. Danny and his wife Mary have lived in Nigeria since 1988 where they reared their three children. Professor Craig Kenner (PhD Duke University) is Professor of New testament at Asbury Theological Seminary. A prolific author he is married to Dr Medine Moussounga Keener, who is from the Republic of Congo and directs family formation at Asbury Theological Seminary.