02763cam a2200361 a 4500 16574395 AUA.1 20160228142530.0 101210s2011 miua b 001 0 eng 2010051905 9780801033735 (pbk.) DLC DLC DLC pcc BS 476 .S76 2011 220.601 22 Stein, Robert H., 1935- 32576 A basic guide to interpreting the Bible : playing by the rules / Robert H. Stein. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Academic, c2011. xi, 228 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. Rev. ed. of: Playing by the rules : a basic guide to interpreting the Bible. c1994. Includes bibliographical references (p. 217-218) and indexes. Contents: Introduction -- Part 1 : The general rules for interpretation : 1. Who makes up the rules? An introduction to hermeneutics -- 2. Defining the rules : a vocabulary for interpretation -- 3. Can anyone play this game? The spirit and Biblical interpretation -- 4. Different games in the same book : different forms of scripture -- Part 2 : The specific rules for the individual games : 5. The game of stories : Biblical narrative -- 6. The game of rules : covenants and laws -- 7. The game of rhythm : poetry -- 8. The game of songs : Psalms -- 9. The game of wisdom : Proverbs -- 10. The game of prediction : prophecy --11. The game of jargon : idioms -- 12. The game of comparison : parables -- 13. The game of exaggeration : overstatement and hyperbole -- 14. The game of correspondence : epistles and letters - Summary: "In this accessible guide to interpreting the Bible, senior New Testament scholar Robert Stein helps readers identify various biblical genres, understand the meaning of biblical texts, and apply that meaning to contemporary life. This edition has been completely revised throughout to reflect Stein's current thinking and changes to the discipline over the past decade. Students of the Bible will find the book effective in group settings"--Publisher description. Bible Hermeneutics. 32577 Stein, Robert H., 1935- Playing by the rules. 32578 7 cbc orignew 1 ecip 20 y-gencatlg lcc BOOK BS 476 .S76 2011 9392 9392 0 0 lcc 0 0 Books AUA.1 AUA.1 GS 2013-03-20 Donation, Theological Book Network 10.00 AUA012979 2 BS 476 .S76 2011 AUA012979 2026-04-22 15:06:29 2026-04-15 10.00 2013-03-20 BOOK