Episode 11: Hermeneutics (Interpreting the Bible)

The author. The text itself. And you, the reader. Each of these parts of a text come packed full of intentions, biases, purposes, and levels of engagement. If this is the case, how do we interpret what we are reading accurately? In this episode, we offer some tips on how to engage the Bible in a way that remains true to what the author intended. Interpreting the Bible can seem like a daunting task, but it is an endeavor that will last into eternity. 

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RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE

• Hermeneutic powerpoint 
• How to Read a Book: The Classic Guide to Intelligent Reading by Adler and Van Doren
• How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Fee and Stuart
• Introduction to Biblical Interpretation by Klein, Bloomberg, Hubbard Jr.
• The Bible Project's website
• Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament by Beale and Carson
• Old Testament Use of Old Testament: A Book-by-Book Guide by Schnittjer