Biblical Hermeneutics - (Spectrum Multiview Book) by Stanley E Porter & Beth M Stovell (Paperback)

About the Book

This book presents proponents of five approaches to biblical hermeneutics and allows them to respond to each other. The five approaches are the historical-critical/grammatical (Craig Blomberg), redemptive-historical (Richard Gaffin), literary/postmodern (Scott Spencer), canonical (Robert Wall) and philosophical/theological (Merold Westphal) views.

Book Synopsis

In this Spectrum Multiview volume five experts in biblical hermeneutics gather to state and defend their approach to the discipline. Contributors include:

• Craig Blomberg with the historical-critical/grammatical approach
• Richard Gaffin with the redemptive-historical approach
• Scott Spencer with the literary/postmodern approach
• Robert Wall with the canonical approach
• Merold Westphal with the philosophical/theological approach

Spectrum Multiview Books offer a range of viewpoints on contested topics within Christianity, giving contributors the opportunity to present their position and also respond to others in this dynamic publishing format.

Review Quotes

"Biblical Hermeneutics is a welcome addition to the often labyrinthine discussion of biblical interpretation. Each essay is clearly and astutely written, and the congenial tone of the contributors is refreshing."

"The dialogue between these five views presents a basic hermeneutical conversation in a very accessible way. . . . Academics, students of biblical studies, and pastors will find this a helpful addition to their libraries."

"This is an undoubtedly interesting volume. The contributors describe their methodologies clearly and largely succeed in making the abstract and theoretical nature of the subject matter accessible."

About the Author

Beth M. Stovell (PhD, McMaster Divinity College) is professor of Old Testament at Ambrose Seminary of Ambrose University, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. She also works as Theological Consultant on the national team of Vineyard Canada.

Stanley E. Porter is president and dean, as well as professor of New Testament, at McMaster Divinity College, Hamilton, Ontario. He has written and edited numerous books and studies on the language, writings and interpretation of the New Testament.