Modern Interpretive Methods
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.
Contents
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
