Jul 28, 2010
"Reading Scripture..." - C. Hall: Quote #11 - Chrysostom on reading the NT
A good reminder from a dead man who yet speaks. Swim in the NT! Read more
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History of Hermeneutics (III): A. Jewish - 2. Types of Jewish herm. - II
What is pesher? Read more
Jul 23, 2010
"Reading Scripture..." - C. Hall: Quote #10 Basil the Great on old in light of new
Basil's interpretive method illustrates a fundamental patristic hermeneutical principle. Read more
Jul 22, 2010
"Reading Scripture..." - C. Hall: Quote #9 Gregory of Nazianzus' hermeneutic
What does biblical inspiration imply for hermeneutics? Here's the way one Church Father sees it. Read more
Jul 15, 2010
"Reading Scripture..." - C. Hall: Quote #8 An Early Church Mother - Melania
Hall discusses the early church "Mothers". Melania the Elder was one of them. Read more
Jul 14, 2010
"Reading Scripture with the Church Fathers" - Christopher A. Hall: Quote #7
From Moses to Jesus - "...for they shall inheret the earth." Are the members of the new covenant more blessed than the chief figure of the old based on Matt. 5:5? And if so, why do the fathers often hear and see where we tend to be deaf and blind? Read more
Jun 30, 2010
History of Hermeneutics (II): A. Jewish - 2. Types of Jewish hermeneutical method
We will examine four types of ancient Jewsih hermeneutics: a. literal, b. midrash, c. pesher, d. allegorical, and e. typological. Today - literal and midrash. Read more
Jun 30, 2010
"Reading Scripture with the Church Fathers" - Christopher A. Hall: Quote #6
Should we "look beyond our own theological and hermeneutical noses"? Read more
Jun 30, 2010
NT use of the OT - Part VII (Conclusion)
The Bible often cites itself and alludes to previous persons, events, or institutions. Why does it do this? Read more
Jun 29, 2010
NT use of the OT - Part VI (Texts illustrating different approaches to the NT’s use of the Old)
Here are a few NT texts which cite the OT and different views on the type of NT use of the OT texts. Read more
Jun 29, 2010
"Reading Scripture with the Church Fathers" - Christopher A. Hall: Quote #5
Historical, cultural, and philosophical distance is often used against utilizing the fathers to assist us in our interpretive quest. Are our worlds too far apart for us to learn from them? Read more
Jun 28, 2010
"Reading Scripture with the Church Fathers" - Christopher A. Hall: Quote #4
What kind of books should we read to learn to think? Read more
Jun 26, 2010
"Reading Scripture with the Church Fathers" - Christopher A. Hall: Quote #3
How enlightened are you? Read more
Jun 26, 2010
History of Hermeneutics (I): A. Jewish - 1. Intro.
In our discussion of the history of hermeneutics, we will discuss the following A. Jewish Hermeneutics and B. Christian Hermeneutics. This is the typical approach you will find in most treatments of the history of biblical hermeneutics from a Christian perspective. Read more
Jun 25, 2010
"Reading Scripture with the Church Fathers" - Christopher A. Hall: Quote #2
Just me, my Bible, and the Holy Spirit? Read more
Jun 25, 2010
NT use of the OT - Part V (Should we employ the hermeneutical method of the NT? Yes. [Part 3 - James M. Hamilton])
Hamilton sees the New Testament author, Peter, utilizing an interpretive method taught to the apostles by Jesus and finding its biblical roots in the Old Testament. Read more
Jun 24, 2010
Covenant Radio Interviews #1 and 2 - Vos and Owen
Parts I and II of an interview with the Covenant Radio guys about Vos and Owen. Read more
Jun 23, 2010
"Reading Scripture with the Church Fathers" - Christopher A. Hall: Quote #1
In the coming days, I will post quotes from Hall's book. Here's the first. Read more
Jun 23, 2010
NT use of the OT - Part IV (Should we employ the hermeneutical method of the NT? Yes. [Part 2 - G. K. Beale])
Beale is another advocate of this view. As Johnson above, Beale not only states his position, he seeks to answer the all-important question of what exactly was behind the exegetical conclusions of the New Testament use of the Old. Read more
Jun 21, 2010
Lewis Sperry Chafer's "unprejudiced mind"
Do interpreters of Scripture approach biblical texts with an "unprejudiced mind"? Read more
Jun 21, 2010
NT use of the OT - Part III (Should we employ the hermeneutical method of the NT? Yes. [Part 1 - Dennis E. Johnson])
The Apostles’ hermeneutic was not only divinely inspired, it should function as a hermeneutical paradigm to be employed by subsequent interpreters. Today, the view of Dennis E. Johnson. Read more
Jun 19, 2010
Lecture notes on the history of hermeneutics coming soon
Lecture notes on the history of hermeneutics coming soon Read more
Jun 18, 2010
NT use of the OT - Part II (Should we employ the hermeneutical method of the NT? No. [Part 2])
Robert L. Thomas holds that the Apostles’ hermeneutic was unique and not to be employed by subsequent interpreters. He says this due to the unique conditions brought on by the Jewish rejection of their Messiah which necessitated an inspired sensus plenior application of the Old Testament. Read more
Jun 16, 2010
NT use of the OT - Part II (Should we employ the hermeneutical method of the NT? No.)
Should we employ the hermeneutical method of the NT? Some say no. Read more
Jun 15, 2010
NT use of the OT - Part I (Introduction)
Should the NT use of the OT inform our hermeneutic? Read more