Overview
The target reader of this book is the regular preacher of the scriptures, small group leaders, and the average committed Christian who wants to know how to read and interpret the Bible responsibly. As a 101 is aims to avoid difficult concepts and to cover a fairly wide field at an introductory level. Here are some of the subjects it covers: - The act of interpretation is placed in a relational model, showing that humans are always engaging in interpretation, often unconsciously. We have certain natural skills to do so. - Standard, historic principles and rules of interpreting scripture, normally found within the great tradition of the Reformers and the leaders of evangelical movements since then, are presented. - Once this foundation has been laid, other diverse approaches to biblical interpretation are described. - The second part of the book deals with the relationship between the Old Testament and the New Testament, providing a basic understanding of Rabbinical approaches current during the New Testament era, the unique way Jesus read and interpreted the Old Testament, and how this influenced the Christian movement and its writers. - The final section deals with revelatory experiences of the Holy Spirit, or charismatic approaches to interpretation, and how this dimension relates to and is balanced by a commitment to the rule of faith , or ecumenical Christian tradition and its historic rules of interpretation.
Full Product Details
Author: Derek Morphew ,
Dr Derek Morphew
Publisher: Vineyard International Publishing
Imprint: Vineyard International Publishing
Dimensions:
Width: 14.00cm
, Height: 0.80cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.177kg
ISBN: 9780987017529
ISBN 10: 0987017527
Pages: 146
Publication Date: 19 November 2012
Audience:
General/trade
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Author Information
Derek Morphew is an itinerant bible teacher and theologian based in Cape Town, South Africa. He obtained his education at Michaelhouse, Balgowan (Matric and Post Matric A Levels), Rhodes University (BA with majors in Biblical Studies and Systematic Theology) and obtained his PhD at the University of Cape Town in the field of New Testament Studies. His career has moved through three phases; first as a pastor and church planter, second as a pastor/mentor to pastors and third, focusing on theological training and education in the Vineyard association of churches. He is the Academic Director of Vineyard Institute, a global education and training system for Vineyard churches. He is married to Karin, an artist, and has two daughters, Shean and Jeanne.
