Biblical Interpretation for Laypeople and Other Martyrs: A Sane Study in Hermeneutics for Contemporary Life

By David W. Melber

Book Overview

The book begins with the basics-a synopsis of biblical history and of the content of the books of the Bible. It provides an acquaintance with the tools for interpreting the Bible; various methods of interpreting the Bible; the mental process of interpreting any verbal communication (whether oral or written); the influence of culture on biblical writers and speakers; the problems of translating the Bible from one culture to another; the figures of speech, prophecy, typology, symbolism, and apocalyptic literature in the Bible; the development of the canon of the scripture; the purpose of the Bible; and a tool for applying biblical teaching to contemporary issues.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1984574426
• ISBN13: 9781984574428
• Release Date: January 2019
• Publisher: Xlibris Us
• Length: 394 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"