Biblical Exegesis
About This Class
"Biblical hermeneutics" is the art and science of biblical interpretation. "Biblical exegesis" is part of the hermeneutical process as it is concerned to get the meaning out of the text. ("Ex" is a Greek preposition meaning "out of.") Both hermeneutics and biblical exegesis are an art because it can take a while to learn how to do it proficiently. It is a science in that there are specific rules that need to be followed. Dr. Strauss covers the four basic rules of biblical exegesis and then the ten steps to doing exegesis. He will also discuss how to do word studies and apply what you are learning.
About the Professor
Mark Strauss
Dr. Strauss is the author/coauthor of 20 books and many articles, and editor/co-editor of about 40 volumes, with expertise in Gospels, Hermeneutics and Bible Translation. He serves as Vice Chair of the Committee on Bible Translation for the New International Version and as an associate editor for the NIV Study Bible.
Lessons
- Dive into introductory hermeneutics, and understand how to interpret the Bible’s diverse content and genres within its unified theme of redemption.0% Complete
- Dr. Strauss teaches you to interpret the Bible by understanding its original context (exegesis) and applying its message to modern life (contextualization), highlighting the balance of textual meaning and relevance.0% Complete
- In this lecture, you will get a glimpse of the process of interpretation by looking at four principles of exegesis, walking through the steps we take to cross the bridge from the original context of the Biblical authors to our contemporary culture.0% Complete
- This lesson covers essential principles and ten practical steps for effective biblical interpretation, focusing on understanding the author’s intent, genre, context, and the importance of a clear thesis to ensure accurate exegesis.0% Complete
- Dr. Strauss covers ten steps of exegesis; teaching you to discern genre, context, and key terms, while consulting commentaries and resolving interpretative issues to relate the passage to wider biblical themes.0% Complete
- Dr. Strauss explains that the meaning of biblical words depend on context and contemporary range, not etymology. He warns against word study fallacies while advocating for trusted commentaries.0% Complete
- Jump into how contextualization is the bridge between ancient biblical meanings and modern applications. This distinguishes timeless truths from cultural specifics based on moral standards, context, and purpose.0% Complete
Class Resources
Recommended Books
A Guide to Bible Study Methods - Bible Study
This guide is intended to be used with the free class from BiblicalTraining.org. Bible Study Methods
Recommended Readings
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