Reading the Old Testament, Revised and Expanded: Method in Biblical Study
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| Rating | : | 4.77 (756 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0664257240 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 312 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-13 |
| Language | : | English |
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A very fine introduction to methods of biblical interpretation This book is probably the best introduction to biblical interpretation out there. It's simple and straight forward as well as informative. It is definitely a book I would recommend from from which the reader will benefit.The book covers the most common methods starting with literary competence and genre-recognition, on to literary, form and redaction criticism. Barton also covers the canonical approach, structuralism, historical-critical method, intentionalism, poetics. The 1997 edition of the book also addresses, albeit briefly, rhetorics and post-structuralist trends such . A Must Read John Barton is one of the best modern scholars of the Old Testament, and his book "Reading the Old Testament" is the single greatest book on Old Testament interpretation that I have ever read. Barton's "The Nature of Biblical Criticism" is also a very good book, and I would recommend that these books be read together. "The Nature of Biblical Criticism" discusses many issues that are not discussed in "Reading the Old Testament", and it serves to correct passages in "Reading the Old Testament" in which Barton seems to exaggerate the interest of biblical critics in both the int. "An excellent introduction to Biblical interpretation." according to A Customer. Barton's book would serve as a fine introduction to anystudent interested in practical application of source,form, redaction, or structuralist criticism to the Bible. Barton's prose is lucid, his examples extraordinary. His discussion of structuralism is the clearest demonstration that I have read. The book suffers from two flaws. First, Barton's book was written prior to the time when deconstruction became a trendy approach to scripture. Thus, students should be aware the structuralism has transformed into another approach more suited for the nihilistic climate of our age.
One of the most reliable and helpful books on interpretive method is now available in a new and up-to-date edition. Firmly founded in the best scholarship, John Barton's Reading the Old Testament helps students to understand both the established methods of biblical study and the newer emerging trends.
. About the AuthorJohn Barton is Oriel and Laing Professor of the Interpretation of Holy Scripture at the University of Oxford in England. His publications include The Oxford Bible Commentary, The Original Story, Understanding Old Testament Ethics (WJK), and How the Bible Came to Be (WJK)
John Barton is Oriel and Laing Professor of the Interpretation of Holy Scripture at the University of Oxford in England. . His publications include The Oxford Bible Commentary, The Original Story, Understanding Old Testament Ethics (WJK), and How the Bible Came to Be (WJK)