How To Interpret The Bible: An Introduction to Hermeneutics

by Kieran Beville

Publisher:

Christian Publishing House

, 2016

Overview

Anybody who wants to study the Bible, either at a personal level or a more scholarly level needs to understand that there are certain principles that guide and govern the process. The technical word used to refer to the principles of biblical interpretation is hermeneutics , which is of immense importance in Biblical Studies and Theology. How to Interpret the Bible takes into consideration the cultural context, historical background and geographical location in which the text was originally set. This enables us to obtain clarity about the original author’s intended meaning. Linguistic and literary factors are analyzed so that the various genres of Scripture are examined for their true meaning. The importance of having sound principles of interpretation cannot be overstated as to ignore them will result in all manner of erroneous assumptions. Beville presents the Historical-Grammatical approach as a sound and objective method of interpretation. This, in turn, provides a foundation not only for understanding but also for teaching Scripture. The approach outlined by the author helps avoid contradiction, inconsistency, arbitrariness, and subjectivity. This work is intended for those who wish to develop a deeper understanding of the Bible. It will be particularly useful for those who want to prepare teaching material grounded in safe hermeneutics.

Product Details

• Title : HOW TO INTERPRET THE BIBLE: An Introduction to Hermeneutics
• Author: Beville, Kieran
• Publisher: Christian Publishing House
• Publication Date: 2016
• ISBN: 9781945757051

About Kieran Beville

A native of Limerick, Kieran Beville graduated from University College Cork with a B.A. degree and post-graduate diploma in education. Subsequently, he taught English, history, communications, and media studies before taking up a post in educational management. With a further diploma in Christian studies from Westminster College, Oxford, he completed his theological training in Bryntirion, South Wales. He has been the pastor of Westside Baptist Church in Bandon, Co. Cork, Ireland, since 1998. He is married to Ber and has three children.