Hermeneutics for Historical Narrative (Part 2)

Hermeneutics for Biblical Narrative

I. Historical Narrative

A. Written as a historical account

B. Change in perspective in the 1700's

C. Meaningfulness in Scripture

1. Know what the author meant

2. Historical assessment

LESSON BEGINS HERE

II. Interpretive Methods

A. Supernaturalists

B. Non-supernaturalists (naturalists)

1. Rationalists

2. Accommodationists

3. Mythical approach

III. CLUES TO INTERPRETING HISTORICAL NARRATIVE

A. Context

B. Authorial Comments

1. 1 Kings 15:5

2. 1 Kings 22:43

C. Repetition

1. Israel’s cyclical experience of rebellion, retribution, repentance, and restoration

2. The absence of leadership (See 17:6, 18:1, 19:1, 21:25)

D. Authoritative Speakers

E. Direct discourse