Basic New Testament Interpretation

by Nijay K. Gupta

Publisher:

Seminary Now

, 2023

Overview

The Bible is an extraordinary compilation of stories, historical accounts, songs, poems, letters, parables, visions, and more. With this rich feast of genres in texts that span hundreds of years also come challenges of understanding and interpretation. While many things in the Bible are clear and straightforward, there are also concepts and issues that are confusing and complex. For that reason, biblical scholars have developed tried and true approaches, methods, and reading habits that can aid anyone in getting the most out of their Bible study.

This course, taught by New Testament scholar Nijay Gupta, introduces the fundamentals of biblical interpretation. He begins with the “why” questions and then methodically presents a basic method for reading the New Testament with its historical, social, literary, and theological features in mind. Gupta uses case studies and modern analogies to illustrate these fundamentals. Viewers will leave this course with many tools and resources to equip them to dive deeper into studying the Bible.

Key Features

• Introduces the fundamentals of biblical interpretation.
• Uses case studies and modern analogies.
• Equips to dive deeper into studying the Bible.

Contents

• Lesson 1: Introduction to Interpretation
• Lesson 2: Three Worlds Approach
• Lesson 3: The World Behind the Text: The Basics
• Lesson 4: The World Behind the Text: Examples and Resources
• Lesson 5: The World of the Text: The Basics
• Lesson 6: The World of the Text: Examples and Resources
• Lesson 7: The World in Front of the Text: The Basics
• Lesson 8: The World in Front of the Text: Examples and Resources
• Lesson 9: Common Missteps and Mistakes in Classic Biblical Interpretation
• Lesson 10: Theological Interpretation of the New Testament
• Lesson 11: Tips and Tricks for Getting the Most out of Bible Study

Product Details

• Title: Basic New Testament Interpretation (video)
• Author: Nijay K. Gupta
• Publisher: Seminary Now
• Print Publication Date: 2023
• Logos Release Date: 2023
• Era: era:modern
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Video
• Subject: Bible. N.T. › Criticism, interpretation, etc.--Videos
• Resource ID: LLS:BSCNWTSNTRPRTTNVD
• Resource Type: Media
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-12-10T13:47:09Z

About Nijay K. Gupta

Nijay K. Gupta (PhD, University of Durham) is Associate Professor of New Testament at Portland Seminary, George Fox University, Oregon, and author of Worship that Makes Sense to Paul: A New Approach to the Theology and Ethics of Paul’s Cultic Metaphors (BZNW 175; Berlin: de Gruyter, 2010), Colossians (Smyth & Helwys Biblical Commentary; Macon: Helwys, 2013), and 1-2 Thessalonians (New Covenant Commentary Series; Eugene: Wipf & Stock, 2016). He is co-editor of The State of New Testament Studies (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2019), and co-editor of a planned second edition of the Dictionary of Paul and His Letters (Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press).