Biblical hermeneutics: a treatise on the interpretation of the Old and New Testaments

By Milton Spenser Terry

Read Scripture with fresh exactness. A masterclass in close reading. Milton Spenser Terry's Biblical hermeneutics is a disciplined and humane primer on the art of interpretation. As a biblical interpretation guide and a christian theology reference, it sets out hermeneutics principles with careful argument and clear examples, showing how old testament exegesis and new testament commentary belong to one sustained enterprise of understanding. Part pedagogy and part reference, it functions as a scriptural analysis textbook that balances technical rigour with readable exposition. Students and teachers benefit from its orderly method; useful as a seminary student resource and a pastor study tool, it explains why context, language and literary form matter for sermon and study alike. Broad in reach yet attentive to nuance, Terry addresses interpretive questions that surface in academic courses, pulpit work and private reading. Suitable for study groups and independent learners, the volume helps translate theory into sound, disciplined practice. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. First written amid nineteenth century theology, Terry's treatise holds a respected place in historical biblical studies and classic bible scholarship, offering insight into how earlier scholarly habits shaped modern exegesis. Its methodical arguments illuminate connections between linguistic detail, literary form and theological claim, a register that remains useful when comparing older and contemporary approaches. Casual readers seeking patient, disciplined guidance discover accessible prose and steady reasoning; classic-literature collectors and libraries prize this entry in the milton spenser terry collection for its enduring intellectual interest. Whether consulted for study, sermon preparation or quiet reflection, this edition restores a significant voice to the shelves and to the ongoing conversation about how we read the Bible today.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354181929
• ISBN13: 9789354181924
• Release Date: October 2020
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 508 Pages
• Weight: 2.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"