Modern Interpretive Methods

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The historical-critical method, developed in the 19th-century, has dominated exegesis in the past several generations. However, over the past 50 years different so-called "contextual" readings have developed (i.e. theologies of liberation), as well canonical and theological readings of biblical texts.

Recommended Reading

Resources

Joel Green, "Hearing the New Testament: Strategies for Interpretation"

Canonical Areas

Holy Scripture

Content of Scripture

a. Books of the Bible & Category b. Major Biblical Figures c. Major Biblical Themes

Context of Scripture

a. Historical Context b. Canonical Context c. Literary Context d. Transmission / Translation

Interpretive Methods

a. Patristic Interpretive Methods b. Medieval Interpretive Methods c. Reformation Interpretive Methods d. Modern Interpretive Methods