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God centered biblical interpretation / Vern S. Poythress.

By: Material type: TextPublication details: Phillipsburg, N.J. : P&R Pub., c1999.Description: x, 238 p. : 23 cmISBN:
  • 0875523765 (pbk.)
  • 9780875523767
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 220.6/01 21
LOC classification:
  • BS 476 .P68 1999
Contents:
Contents:
The challenge of understanding the Bible -- God and biblical interpretation -- What is the Bible? -- The purpose of the Bible -- The triune character of truth -- Meaning -- Terms -- Communication -- Steps in interpretation -- Alternative hermeneutical perspectives -- Exemplars and analogy -- History -- Idols as counterfeits -- The global distortion of interpretation -- Distortions in terms -- Reforming the Ogden-Richards triangle for meaning -- Differences in the doctrine of God among Christians -- The redemption of interpretation.
Item type: Books
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Judith Thomas Library General Stacks Books BS 476 .P68 1999 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) AUA001136 Available AUA001136
Judith Thomas Library General Stacks Books BS 476 .P68 1999 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) AUA26970 2 Available AUA26970

Includes bibliographical references (p. 223-227) and index.

Contents:

The challenge of understanding the Bible --
God and biblical interpretation --
What is the Bible? --
The purpose of the Bible --
The triune character of truth --
Meaning --
Terms --
Communication --
Steps in interpretation --
Alternative hermeneutical perspectives --
Exemplars and analogy --
History --
Idols as counterfeits --
The global distortion of interpretation --
Distortions in terms --
Reforming the Ogden-Richards triangle for meaning --
Differences in the doctrine of God among Christians --
The redemption of interpretation.