Interpreting Eden

A Guide to Faithfully Reading and Understanding Genesis 1-3

Häftad, Engelska, 2019

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Beskrivning

"No interpreter of the creation narratives can avoid interacting with this book."—Derek W. H. ThomasChristians have long discussed and debated the first three chapters of the Bible. How we interpret this crucial section of Scripture has massive implications for how we understand the rest of God’s Word and even history itself. In this important volume, biblical scholar Vern Poythress combines careful exegesis with theological acumen to illuminate the significance of Genesis 1–3. In doing so, he demonstrates the sound interpretive principles that lead to true understanding of the biblical text, while also exploring complex topics such as the nature of time, the proper role of science, interpretive literalism, and more. Includes a foreword by well-known theologian and biblical scholar D. A. CarsonSets forth 15 hermeneutical principles aimed at helping readers better understand Genesis 1–3Emphasizes foundational interpretive principles rather than verse-by-verse commentary

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2019-03-31
Mått:152 x 229 x 26 mm
Vikt:540 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:400
Förlag:Crossway Books
Medarbetare:D.A. Carson
ISBN:9781433558733

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Religion: allmänt inom Filosofi och religion
Kristendom inom Filosofi och religion

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Vern S. Poythress (PhD, Harvard University; ThD, University of Stellenbosch) is Distinguished Professor of New Testament, Biblical Interpretation, and Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he has taught for four decades. In addition to earning six academic degrees, he is the author of numerous books and articles on biblical interpretation, language, and science.

Innehållsförteckning

Tables and IllustrationsForeword by D. A. CarsonAcknowledgmentIntroduction: The NeedPart 1: Basic Interpretive PrinciplesGodInterpretive Implications of God's ActivityThe Status of the BibleInteracting with Scientific ClaimsThree Modern Myths in Interpreting Genesis 1The Genre of GenesisSummary of Hermeneutical PrinciplesPart 2: Exegetical Concerns Correlations with Providence in Genesis 1The Water Above (Gen. 1:6–8) Correlations with Providence in Genesis 2–3Part 3: Interpreting Genesis 1–3 as a Larger WholeTime in Genesis 1Implications for Modern Views of Genesis 1Attitudes and ExpectationsThe Days of Genesis 1Factuality and LiteralismConclusionAppendix A: Genesis 1:1 Is the First Event, Not a SummaryAppendix B: The Meaning of AccommodationAppendix C: A Misunderstanding of Calvin on Genesis 1:6–8 and 1:5Appendix D: Multiple Interpretations of Ancient TextsBibliographySubject IndexScripture Index