Interpretation for Preaching and Teaching - An Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics

Stanley Porter's Interpretation for Preaching and Teaching provides an accessible introduction to hermeneutics, focusing on language and linguistics, biblical text, biblical theology, systematic theology, and homiletics. It grounds the discussion within a conversation of biblical authority and offers a fresh examination of the key issues, resulting in a workable method that introduces each of the major topics of interpretation and addresses some of the complexities of their use.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 03 October 2023
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group

Renowned biblical scholar Stanley Porter provides an accessible introduction to hermeneutics, aimed at helping students and pastors better interpret and understand God's Word. In his book, Interpretation for Preaching and Teaching, Porter delves into various levels of interpretation and proclamation, organized in a hierarchical structure: language and linguistics, biblical text, biblical theology, systematic theology, and homiletics. Porter establishes the discussion within a framework of biblical authority, offering a fresh perspective on key issues. The result is a practical method that introduces each of the major topics of interpretation and addresses some of the complexities associated with their application. This comprehensive book serves as a foundational resource for Bible interpreters, guiding them from fundamental questions about the task of biblical interpretation to a deeper understanding of texts and their theological implications. It equips pastors and Bible teachers with valuable guidance, enabling them to deliver relevant messages to those who rely on them as faithful interpreters.

Interpretation for Preaching and Teaching, authored by renowned biblical scholar Stanley Porter, offers an accessible entry point into the realm of hermeneutics, aimed at enhancing the interpretive skills of students and pastors alike. Within its pages, Porter delves into diverse levels of interpretation and proclamation, meticulously structured in a hierarchical framework: language and linguistics, biblical text, biblical theology, systematic theology, and homiletics. Porter establishes the discourse within the context of biblical authority, presenting a fresh outlook on critical topics. The outcome is a practical methodology that encompasses each of the major domains of interpretation, addressing the intricacies associated with their practical application. This comprehensive book serves as a foundational resource for Bible interpreters, guiding them from fundamental inquiries about the art of biblical interpretation to a profound comprehension of texts and their theological significance. It equips pastors and Bible teachers with invaluable guidance, empowering them to deliver relevant and impactful messages to those who seek their guidance as faithful interpreters.

Weight: 278g
Dimension: 152 x 228 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781540966377