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Modules 1&2 - Autumn 2001Introduction to Biblical Interpretation/Biblical Interpretation |
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14 Oct. Week 1: Inspiration and need for interpretation Views of inspiration, reasons to interpret, ‘schools and tools’ Morphew, 8-21, 57-59; Davids 8-29 Click here for: Recording of teaching (7.6 MB in .mp3 format—download and play on Windows Media Player or other compatible PC media player) Recording of discussion (1.8 MB)
21 Oct. Week 2: Getting an overview Translations, outline, context, issues for study, resources Davids, 30-43, 85-107 Click here for: Recording of teaching– part 1 (2.1 MB) Recording of teaching– part 2 (2.9 MB) Recording of discussion (2.8 MB)
28 Oct: Week 3: Textual analysis: reading the text properly Analysing the text: sentences, paragraphs, genre, whole Bible Davids, 44-72 Click here for: Recording of teaching– part 1 (4.0 MB) Recording of teaching– part 2 (2.5 MB) Recording of discussion (2.1 MB)
4 Nov. Week 4: Textual analysis: understanding the context Historical, cultural, literary background, conclusions; checking Davids, 72-85
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11 Nov. Break
18 Nov. Week 5: Theological analysis: understanding the teaching Theological content, interpretation methods, revelation Morphew, 7-8, 20-57; Davids, 108-124
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25 Nov: Week 6: Application: What do the scriptures mean for us today? Application, communication of scriptural truth Davids, 125-138 Click here for: Recording of teaching (6.3 MB) Recording of discussion (1.2 MB)
Bring to class: Two different versions of the New Testament and any study or interpretation tools that you find useful. We will be doing interpretation exercises each week on passages from the book of Romans.
Recommended reading: Course materials indicated for each week. Gordon Fee and Douglas Stuart, How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth.
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