The appearance of the third edition of Introduction to Biblical Interpretation (much more than a mere introduction!) stands as testimony to the book's lasting influence and significance. The authors engage ongoing scholarship in biblical studies as they provide readers necessary principles and guidelines that impact the discipline of hermeneutics. Importantly, they also point readers to the fact that we must not be content merely to "master" the biblical text; rather, we must strive to let it master us. The book will greatly benefit those willing to invest the time to wrestle with its insights. -- Bryan E. Beyer, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Columbia International University Long a foundational resource for the study of the Scriptures, Introduction to Biblical Interpretation now appears in a third edition. With updated discussions, footnotes, and bibliographies this work constructively engages developments in areas treated in previous editions and interacts with more recent approaches that bring fresh questions to the text. Deeply committed to the Bible as holy writ, the authors present guidelines for its careful study and application to life. Detailed yet practical, this valuable tool proves its worth for a new audience. -- M. Daniel Carroll R., Blanchard Chair of Old Testament, Wheaton College With this new edition, Klein, Blomberg, and Hubbard demonstrate the excellence of their previous editions while bringing their discussion up to date in light of contemporary hermeneutical theory. Clearly defending the appropriateness of author-centered interpretation, they provide students with a comprehensive set of tools for understanding the Bible in its ancient context and also the means for contextualizing its message today. Written with clarity and an awareness of the needs of students, this will remain an essential work for many years to come. It deserves to have pride of place in courses on hermeneutics, but ought also to be on the shelves of those who faithfully seek to interpret the Bible in a range of settings today. -- David G. Firth, Old Testament Tutor and Academic Dean, Trinity College, Bristol Retaining the best of the previous two editions, this classic textbook is updated with new material relevant to the interpretive issues of our day. No other work has surpassed the comprehensive study of biblical interpretation Klein, Blomberg, and Hubbard have produced. Tested by time, this new edition deserves a place in the library of every serious student of the Bible. -- Karen H. Jobes, Gerald F. Hawthorne Professor Emerita of New Testament Greek and Exegesis, Wheaton College and Graduat Long one of the most thorough, comprehensive, and practical textbooks for biblical interpretation, Introduction to Biblical Interpretation has now been expanded and further improved. -- Craig S. Keener, F. M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies, Asbury Theological Seminary I have often used Klein, Blomberg, and Hubbard's excellent Introduction to Biblical Interpretation as a textbook since it originally appeared over twenty years ago. This readable and profound book covers all the important topics of interpretation with great skill. I am very excited about the publication of the third edition that takes into account recent scholarship. I recommend it to all who want to deepen their ability to read Scripture well. -- Tremper Longman III, Robert H. Gundry Professor of Biblical Studies, Westmont College Earlier editions of this title have served a generation of students well, and this third substantially revised and updated edition continues to provide not only a reliable entry point to the art and science of biblical interpretation but also a competent introduction to the contemporary currents in the field of hermeneutics. As a product of three experienced teachers and able interpreters of the ancient texts, it deserves a place on the shelf of serious students of the Bible. -- David W. Pao, Professor of New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School A third edition of a tried and true book on hermeneutics by wise and veteran scholars is to be warmly welcomed. The new edition considers the latest issues on hermeneutics, and at the same time the authors expertly explain what students need to understand to interpret the Scriptures. -- Tom Schreiner, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary For over twenty years Introduction to Biblical Interpretation has set the standard for evangelical hermeneutics textbooks. It is remarkably comprehensive, clear, accurate, and balanced. This third edition is most welcome. -- Mark L. Strauss, Professor of New Testament, Bethel Seminary San Diego The first two editions of this book have become the standard textbook on biblical interpretation among evangelical circles, and this new edition should be a welcome addition to the bookshelf of any student of the Bible. It is the fruit of a model cooperation over several decades by the same authors who specialize in three different areas: doctrine, the NT, and the OT. The revision is thorough and comprehensive and covers current postmodern questions such as reader-response criticism, narrative criticism, and deconstruction. -- David Toshio Tsumura, Professor of Old Testament, Japan Bible Seminary
William W. Klein (PhD, Aberdeen) is professor of New Testament at Denver Seminary. He is author of The New Chosen People: A Corporate View of Election and a commentary on Ephesians in the Expositor's Bible Commentary: Revised Edition and serves as both editor and co-author of Introduction to Biblical Interpretation with Craig Blomberg and Robert Hubbard. Bill and his wife have two daughters and reside in Littleton, Colorado.
“A third edition of a tried and true book on hermeneutics by wise
and veteran scholars is to be warmly welcomed. The new edition
considers the latest issues on hermeneutics, and at the same time
the authors expertly explain what students need to understand to
interpret the Scriptures.”
*Tom Schreiner, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary*
“Earlier editions of this title have served a generation of
students well, and this third substantially revised and updated
edition continues to provide not only a reliable entry point to the
art and science of biblical interpretation but also a competent
introduction to the contemporary currents in the field of
hermeneutics. As a product of three experienced teachers and able
interpreters of the ancient texts, it deserves a place on the shelf
of serious students of the Bible.”
*David W. Pao, Professor of New Testament and Chair of the New
Testament Department, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School*
“For over twenty years Introduction to Biblical Interpretation has
set the standard for evangelical hermeneutics textbooks. It is
remarkably comprehensive, clear, accurate, and balanced. This third
edition is most welcome.”
*Mark L. Strauss, Professor of New Testament, Bethel Seminary San
Diego*
“I have often used Klein, Blomberg, and Hubbard’s excellent
Introduction to Biblical Interpretation as a textbook since it
originally appeared over twenty years ago. This readable and
profound book covers all the important topics of interpretation
with great skill. I am very excited about the publication of the
third edition that takes into account recent scholarship. I
recommend it to all who want to deepen their ability to read
Scripture well.”
*Tremper Longman III, Robert H. Gundry Professor of Biblical
Studies, Westmont College*
“I heartily welcome the third edition of a textbook I have used for
more than twenty years as the primary text in an introductory
seminary course on hermeneutics. This new, updated edition retains
the breadth of topics, the well-conceived practical approach to
interpretation, and the clarity of presentation of its two
predecessors. Its discussion of literary genres and crucial
theological and philosophical concepts that affect interpretation
is first-rate and up-to-date. The volume is a treasury of
interpretive methods that equip students with the key skills for
discovering the riches in a biblical text; this is especially
important given the vast array of genres found in both testaments.
The joy students experience from a thorough study of a particular
text gives them confidence to preach and teach God’s Word
enthusiastically. The volume includes a thorough discussion of
approaches for moving from the discovery of the message of a text
to making it relevant to the current culture.”
*John E. Hartley, Distinguished Professor of Old Testament
Emeritus, Azusa Pacific Seminary*
“Long a foundational resource for the study of the Scriptures,
Introduction to Biblical Interpretation now appears in a third
edition. With updated discussions, footnotes, and bibliographies
this work constructively engages developments in areas treated in
previous editions and interacts with more recent approaches that
bring fresh questions to the text. Deeply committed to the Bible as
holy writ, the authors present guidelines for its careful study and
application to life. Detailed yet practical, this valuable tool
proves its worth for a new audience.”
*M. Daniel Carroll R., Blanchard Chair of Old Testament, Wheaton
College*
“Long one of the most thorough, comprehensive, and practical
textbooks for biblical interpretation, Introduction to Biblical
Interpretation has now been expanded and further improved.”
*Craig S. Keener, F. M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical
Studies, Asbury Theological Seminary*
“Retaining the best of the previous two editions, this classic
textbook is updated with new material relevant to the interpretive
issues of our day. No other work has surpassed the comprehensive
study of biblical interpretation Klein, Blomberg, and Hubbard have
produced. Tested by time, this new edition deserves a place in the
library of every serious student of the Bible.”
*Karen H. Jobes, Gerald F. Hawthorne Professor Emerita of New
Testament Greek and Exegesis, Wheaton College & Graduate
School*
“The appearance of the third edition of Introduction to Biblical
Interpretation (much more than a mere introduction!) stands as
testimony to the book’s lasting influence and significance. The
authors engage ongoing scholarship in biblical studies as they
provide readers necessary principles and guidelines that impact the
discipline of hermeneutics. Importantly, they also point readers to
the fact that we must not be content merely to “master” the
biblical text; rather, we must strive to let it master us. The book
will greatly benefit those willing to invest the time to wrestle
with its insights.”
*Bryan E. Beyer, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Columbia
International University*
“The first two editions of this book have become the standard
textbook on biblical interpretation among evangelical circles, and
this new edition should be a welcome addition to the bookshelf of
any student of the Bible. It is the fruit of a model cooperation
over several decades by the same authors who specialize in three
different areas: doctrine, the NT, and the OT. The revision is
thorough and comprehensive and covers current postmodern questions
such as reader-response criticism, narrative criticism, and
deconstruction.”
*David Toshio Tsumura, Professor of Old Testament, Japan Bible
Seminary*
“With this new edition, Klein, Blomberg, and Hubbard demonstrate
the excellence of their previous editions while bringing their
discussion up to date in light of contemporary hermeneutical
theory. Clearly defending the appropriateness of author-centered
interpretation, they provide students with a comprehensive set of
tools for understanding the Bible in its ancient context and also
the means for contextualizing its message today. Written with
clarity and an awareness of the needs of students, this will remain
an essential work for many years to come. It deserves to have pride
of place in courses on hermeneutics, but ought also to be on the
shelves of those who faithfully seek to interpret the Bible in a
range of settings today.”
*David G. Firth, Old Testament Tutor and Academic Dean, Trinity
College, Bristol*
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