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Reading The Bible With The Dead: What You Can Learn From The History Of Exegesis That You Can'T Learn From Exegesis Alone
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Many Christians Would Describe Themselves As Serious And Regular Readers Of The Bible. Yet, If We Are Honest, Most Of Us Have A Tendency To Stick With The Parts Of The Bible That We Understand Or Are Comforted By, Leaving Vast Tracts Of Scripture Unexplored. Even When Following A Guide, We May Never Reach Into The Bible'S Lesstraveled Regions Passages Marked By Violence, Tragedy, Offense, Or Obscurity.What Our Modern Minds Shy Away From, However, Ancient, Medieval, And Reformation Commentators Dove Into. In Fact, Their Writings Often Display Strikingly Contemporary Interests And Sensitivities To The Meaning And Moral Implications Of The Bible'S Difficult Narratives. John Thompson Here Presents Nine Case Studies In The History Of Exegesis Including The Stories Of Hagar And Jephthah'S Daughter, The Imprecatory Psalms, And Texts That Address Domestic Relations, Particularly Divorce In Order To Demonstrate The Valuable Insights Into Scripture That We Can Gain Not Only From What Individual Commentators Say But From Fifteen Centuries' Cumulative Witness To The Meaning Of Scripture In The Life Of The Church.Visit Dr. Thompson'S Companion Website At: Http://Purl.Oclc.Org/Net/Jlt/Exegesis So Access Further Features Such As A List Of Commentary Literature In English Through The Year 1700 And Sample Sermons That Model A Homiletic Use Of The History Of Interpretation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Reading the Bible with the Dead'? A: The main theme of 'Reading the Bible with the Dead' is exploring how historical exegesis can enhance our understanding of challenging biblical texts that modern readers often overlook.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Reading the Bible with the Dead' is John L. Thompson.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on June 1, 2007.
- Q: What topics are covered in the case studies presented in the book? A: The book includes case studies on topics such as the stories of Hagar, Jephthah's daughter, imprecatory psalms, and issues related to domestic relations, particularly divorce.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in Bible study? A: Yes, the book is suitable for both beginners and experienced readers, as it provides insights from historical commentators that can deepen understanding of challenging texts.
- Q: What is the format and page count of the book? A: The book is a paperback edition with a total of 336 pages.
- Q: Are there any supplementary resources available for this book? A: Yes, the author has a companion website that offers additional resources, including a list of commentary literature in English and sample sermons.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in a stiff paperback format.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Can this book help in understanding difficult narratives in the Bible? A: Yes, it provides valuable insights into difficult biblical narratives by drawing on the historical interpretations from various commentators.