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Book or monograph Paul J. Achtemeier, The Inspiration of Scripture: Problems and Proposals. Biblical Perspectives on Current Issues Series. Westminster / John Knox Press, 1980. Pbk. ISBN: 0664243134. pp.188. {Amazon.com}
On-line Resource Biblical Hermeneutics: An Introduction (Anonymous)
On-line Resource David Baker, "Interpreting Texts in the Context of the Whole Bible," Themelios 5.2 (1980): 21-25.
Article James Barr, "Literality," Faith and Philosophy 6 (1984): 412-28.
Article James Barr, "The Literal, the Allegorical, and Modern Biblical Scholarship," Journal for the Study of the Old Testament 44 (1989): 3-17.
On-line Resource Craig G. Bartholomew, "Three Horizons: Hermeneutics from the Other End - An Evaluation of Anthony Thiselton's Hermeneutic Proposals," European Journal of Theology 5.2 (1996): 121-136.View in PDF format
On-line Resource Craig G. Bartholomew, "Babel and Derrida: Postmodernism, Language and Biblical Interpretation," Tyndale Bulletin 49.2 (1998): 305-328.View in PDF format
Book or monograph Renewing Biblical InterpretationCraig Bartholomew & Colin Greene, Renewing Biblical Interpretation. Scripture and Hermeneutics Seminar, Vol. 1. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2000. Hbk. ISBN: 0310234115.pp.400. {CBD} {Amazon.com}
Book or monograph After Pentecost: Language and Biblical InterpretationCraig G. Bartholomew, Colin J. D. Greene & Karl Moller, eds., After Pentecost: Language and Biblical Interpretation. Scripture and Hermeneutics Seminar, Vol. 2. Grands Rapids: Zondervan, 2001. Hbk. ISBN: 0310234123. pp.464. {CBD} {Amazon.com}
Book or monograph A Royal Priesthood: The Use of the Bible Ethically and PoliticallyCraig Bartholomew, Jonathan Chaplin, Robert Song, Al Wolters, Colin Greene & Karl Moller, eds., A Royal Priesthood: The Use of the Bible Ethically and Politically. Scripture and Hermeneutics Seminar, Vol. 3. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2003. Hbk. ISBN: 0310234131. pp.480. {CBD} {Amazon.com}
Book or monograph Behind the TextCraig Bartholomew, C. Stephen G. Evans, Mary Healy & Murray Rae, eds., Behind the Text. History and Biblical Interpretation 4. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2003. Hbk. ISBN: 031023414X. pp.384. {CBD} {Amazon.com}
Book or monograph Out of EgyptCraig Bartholomew, Mary Healy, Karl Moller, eds., Out of Egypt. History and Biblical Interpretation 5. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2004. Hbk. ISBN: 0310234158. pp.384. {CBD} {Amazon.com}
On-line Resource Hermeneutics and Biblical Theology (Dr. Steven M. Baugh)
On-line Resource Interpretation in the Catholic Church (Joshua Benson)
Book or monograph Louis Berkhof, Principles Of Biblical Interpretation. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2003. Pbk. ISBN: 0801064775. pp.180. {Amazon.com}
Article Encoutering God's Word. Beginning Biblical StudiesAntony Billington, "Encountering Biblical INterpretation," Philip Duce & Daniel Strange, eds., Encoutering God's Word. Beginning Biblical Studies. Leicester: Apollos, 2003. Pbk. ISBN: 0851117929. pp.127-190.{Amazon.com}
On-line Resource E.C. Blackman, "Hermeneutics: the Bible as the vehicle of God's word today," Canadian Journal of Theology 11.4 (Oct. 1965): 238-248.View in PDF format
On-line Resource A Christological Hermeneutic: Crisis and Conflict in Hermeneutics (Donald G. Bloesch)
On-line Resource Craig L. Blomberg, "The Globalisation of Biblical Interpretation," Bulletin for Biblical Research 5 (1995): 1-15.View in PDF format
Article Scott A. Blue, "The Hermeneutic of E. D. Hirsch, Jr. and Its Impact on Expository Preaching: Friend of Foe," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 44.2 (2001): 253-270.
Article Scott A. Blue, "Meaning, Intention, and Application: Speech Act Theory in the Hermeneutics of Francis Watson and Kevin J, Vanhoozer," Trinity Journal 23.2 (2002): 161-184.
On-line Resource The Interpretation of Nature & the Bible (Robert I. Bradshaw)View in PDF format
On-line Resource Devotional and Exegetical Reading of Scripture (Dennis Bratcher)
On-line Resource The Problem with "Plain Sense" Reading of Scripture (Dennis Bratcher)
On-line Resource The Three Triads of Biblical Interpretation (Dennis Bratcher)
Book or monograph Character and ScriptureWilliam P. Brown, ed. Character and Scripture. Moral Formation, Community, and Biblical Interpretation. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2002. Pbk. ISBN: 0802846254. pp.432. {CBD} {Amazon.com}
Book or monograph Raymond Edward Brown, The Sensus Plenior of Sacred Scripture: a Dissertation. Pontifical Theological Faculty of St. Mary's University. Baltimore: St. Mary's University, 1955. pp. xiv + 161.
Article F.F. Bruce, "Interpreting the Bible," The Senior Teacher's Magazine 5 (1952): 3-4, 20-21, 35-36, 51-52, 67-68, 83-84, 99-100, 115-16, 132-33, 147-48, 163-64, 179-80.
On-line Resource F.F. Bruce, Biblical Exegesis in the Qumran Texts. London: The Tyndale Press, 1960. Pbk. pp.88.View in PDF format
On-line Resource F.F. Bruce, "Primary Sense and Plenary Sense," (Peake Memorial Lecture) Epworth Review 4 (1977): 94-109.View in PDF format
On-line Resource F.F. Bruce, "What Does it [the Bible] Mean?" Christian Brethren Review 31, 32 (1982): 41-52.View in PDF format
Book or monograph Gerald L. Bruns, Hermeneutics Ancient and Modern. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1993. Hbk. ISBN: 0300054505. pp.328. {Amazon.com}
Book or monograph Mark S. Burrows & Paul Rorem, eds., Biblical Hermeneutics in Historical Perspective. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1991. Hbk. ISBN: 0802836933. pp.370. {Amazon.com}
On-line Resource James Patrick Callahan, "Claritas Scripturae: The Role of Perspicuity In Protestant Hermeneutics," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 39:3 (September 1996): 353-372.
On-line Resource D.A. Carson, "Hermeneutics: A Brief Assessment of Some Recent Trends," Themelios 5.2 (January 1980): 12-20.View in PDF format
On-line Resource Must I Learn How To Interpret The Bible? (D. A. Carson)
Book or monographBook or monograph Carson: Exegetical FallaciesD. A. Carson, Exegetical Fallacies. 2nd edn. Grand Rapids / Carlisle: Baker Books / Paternoster Press, 1996. ISBN: 0801020867. {CBD} {Amazon.com}Covers linguistic and logical fallacies common in preaching and teaching. A "must-buy" for all Bible Students and Pastors.
Book or monograph Hermeneutics, Authority and CanonD. A. Carson & John D. Woodbridge, editors. Hermeneutics, Authority and Canon. Leicester: IVP, 1996. ISBN: 085364716X. {Amazon.com}
Book or monograph Scripture and TruthD. A. Carson & John D. Woodbridge, editors. Scripture and Truth. Leicester: IVP, 1983. ISBN: 0853647178. {Amazon.com}
Book or monograph The Postmodern BibleElizabeth A. Castelli, Stephen Moore D., Gary A. Phillips & Regina M. Schwartz, editors, The Postmodern Bible. Yale University Press, 1997. ISBN: 0300068182. pp.414. {CBD} {Amazon.com}
Article Stephen T. Chan, "The Hermeneutical Theory of Paul Ricoeur and Its Implications for Inter-religious Dialogue in the Asian Context," Asia Journal of Theology 10.1 (1996): 74-88.
Article The Face of New Testament StudentsGreg Clark, "General Hermeneutics," Scot McKnight & Grant R. Osborne, eds., The Face of New Testament Students. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House / Leicester: Apollos, 2004. Pbk. ISBN: 0801027071. pp.104-117. {CBD} {Amazon.com}
On-line Resource David J.A. Clines, "Biblical Hermeneutics in Theory and Practice," Christian Brethren Review 31, 32 (1982): 65-76.View in PDF format
On-line Resource Hermeneutics Don Closson
Book or monograph A Dictionary of Biblical InterpretationR.J. Coggins & J.L. Houlden, editors. A Dictionary of Biblical Interpretation, new edn. London: SCM Press Ltd., 1992. ISBN: 0334003148. {Amazon.com}
Article Gary G. Cohen, "Hermeneutical Principles and Creation Theories," Grace Journal 5.3 (1964): 17-29.
Book or monograph Conn: Inerrancy and HermeneuticHarvie M. Conn, editor. Inerrancy and Hermeneutic: A Tradition, A Challenge, A Debate. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 1988. ISBN: 0801025338. {Amazon.com}
Book or monograph Cosgrove: Appealing to Scripture in Moral DebateCharles H. Cosgrove, Appealing to Scripture in Moral Debate: Five Hermeneutical Rules. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2002. Pbk. ISBN: 0802849423. pp.240. {CBD} {Amazon.com}
On-line Resource F.P. Cotterell, "Language, Imagery and Meaning," Vox Evangelica 13 (1983): 85-92.View in PDF format
On-line Resource Peter Cotterell, "Sociolinguistics and Biblical Interpretation," Vox Evangelica 16 (1986): 61-76.View in PDF format
Book or monograph Biblical Interpretation: The Meanings of Scripture: Past and PresentJohn M Court, ed., Biblical Interpretation: The Meanings of Scripture: Past and Present. Edinburgh: T & T Clark International, 2004. Pbk. ISBN: 0826466583. pp.256. {CBD} {Amazon.com}
On-line Resource Winfried Corduan, "Humility and Commitment: an Approach to Modern Hermeneutics," Themelios 11.3 (April 1986): 83-88.View in PDF format
Article A.C. Cotter, "The Obscurity of Scripture," Catholic Biblical Quarterly 9 (1947): 453-64.
Book or monograph Ellen F. Davis & Richard B. Hays, eds., The Art of Reading Scripture. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2003. Pbk. ISBN: 0802812694. pp.336. {CBD} {Amazon.com}
Article William A. Dembski, "The Fallacy of Contextualism," Themelios 20.3 (1995): 8-11.
Book or monograph The Bible in a World Context: An Experiment in Contextual HermeneuticsWalter Dietrich & Ulrich Luz, eds. The Bible in a World Context: An Experiment in Contextual Hermeneutics. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2002. Pbk. ISBN: 0802849881. pp.80. {CBD} {Amazon.com}
On-line Resource Hermeneutics, Exegesis, and the Rule of Faith: An Ancient Key to a Modern Question (William DiPuccio)
Book or monograph New Testament Greek and ExegesisAmy M. Donaldson & Timothy B. Sailors, eds., New Testament Greek and Exegesis: Essays in Honor of Gerald F. Hawthorne. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2004. ISBN: 0802838782. pp.256. pp.256. {BD} {Amazon.com}
Book or monograph Doriani: Getting the Message: A Plan for Interpreting and Applying the BibleDaniel M. Doriani, Getting the Message: A Plan for Interpreting and Applying the Bible. Phillipsburg, NJ: P & R Publishing, 1996. Pbk. ISBN: 0875522386. pp.255. {CBD} {Amazon.com}
Book or monograph Doriani: Putting the Truth to WorkDaniel M. Doriani, Putting the Truth to Work: The Thoery and Practice of Biblical Application. Phillipsburg, New Jersey: Puritan & Reformed, 2001. Pbk. ISBN: 0875521703. pp.352. {CBD} {Amazon.com} "Sweeping in scope, attractively written, broadly comprehensive, and packed with useful insight. No serious expositor will want to be without this volume." - D.A. Carson.
Article in Book James D.G. Dunn, "What Makes a Good Exposition?" Expository Times 114.5 (2003): 147-157.
Book or monograph Dunnett: The Interpretation of Holy ScriptureWalter M. Dunnett, The Interpretation of Holy Scripture: An Introduction to Hermeneutics. Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1984. ISBN: 0840759231. {Amazon.com}
On-line Resource How Does the Bible Function in the Christian Life? (William A. Dryness)
Book or monograph Grasping God's Word Workbook: A Hands- On Approach to Reading, Interpreting, and Applying the BibleJ. Scott Duvall & J. Daniel Hays, Grasping God's Word Workbook: A Hands- On Approach to Reading, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, 2001. Pbk. ISBN: 0310243041. pp.160. {CBD} {Amazon.com}
Article E. Earle Ellis, "Perspectives on Biblical Interpretation: A Review Article," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 45.3 (2002): 473-495.
Article in Book Karl C. Ellis, "The Nature of Biblical Exegesis," Bibliotheca Sacra 137: 546 (1980): 151-155.
On-line Resource A Guide to Understanding the Bible (Harry Emerson Fosdick)
On-line Resource The Perspicuity ("Clearness") of Scripture - A Reply to Dave Armstrong (T.G. Enloe)
On-line Resource Peter Enns, "Apostolic Hermeneutics and an Evangelical Doctrine of Scripture: Moving Beyond a Modernist Impasse," Westminster Theological Journal, 65.2 (Fall 2003): 263-287.
Book or monograph Erickson: EvangelicalInterpretationMillard J. Erickson, Evangelical Interpretation: Perspectives on Hermeneutical Issues. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 1993. ISBN: 0801032202. pp.132. {Amazon.com}
Article Timo Eskola, "An Era of Apologetical Hermeneutics - Detecting a Neo-Kantian Paradigm of Biblical Interpretation," Evangelical Quarterly 68.3 (1996): 329-344.
Article Daniel J. Estes, "Audience Analysis and Validity in Application," Bibliotheca Sacra 150: 598 (1993): 219-229.
Book or monograph Evans: Noncanonical Writings and New Testament InterpretationCraig A. Evans, Noncanonical Writings and New Testament Interpretation. Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson Publishers, 1992. ISBN: 0943575958. {CBD} {Amazon.com}
Book or monograph Evans: The Interpretation of Scripture in Early Judaism and ChristianityCraig A Evans, The Interpretation of Scripture in Early Judaism and Christianity: Studies in Language and Tradition. Journal for the Study of the Pseudepigrapha Supplement Series, 33. Sheffield: Continuum International Publishing Group - Sheffield Academic Press, 2000. Hbk. ISBN: 1841270768. pp.415. {CBD} {Amazon.com}
Book or monograph T. Fabiny, "The Literal Sense of the Sensus Plenior Revisited," Hermathena 61 (1991): 9-23.
Book or monograph Fee: New Testament ExegesisGordon D. Fee, New Testament Exegesis: A Handbook For Students and Pastors. Philadelphia: The Westminster Press, 1993. Pbk. ISBN: 066425442X. {Amazon.com}
Book or monograph Fee: To What End Exegesis?Gordon D Fee, To What End Exegesis? Essays Textual, Exegetical, and Theological. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2001. Pbk. ISBN: 0802849253. pp.416. {CBD} {Amazon.com}
Book or monograph Gordon D. Fee, & Douglas Stuart. How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth: A Guide to Understanding the Bible, 2nd edn. Scripture Union, 1997. ISBN: 0862019745. pp.265. {CBD} {Amazon.com} A superb introduction to hermeneutics. If you can afford only one book on the subject, make it this the one. {Read/Write Review}
On-line Resource Gordon D. Fee, "To What End Exegesis? Reflections on Exegesis and Spirituality in Philippians 4:10-20," Bulletin for Biblical Research 8 (1998): 75-88.View in PDF format
Book or monograph Fee & Stuart: How to Read the Bible Book by Book: A Guided TourGordon Fee & Douglas Stuart, How to Read the Bible Book by Book: A Guided Tour. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2002. Pbk. ISBN: 0310211182. pp.352. {CBD} {Amazon.com} {Read/Write Review}
Article N.F.S. Ferré, "Notes by a Theologian on Biblical Hermeneutics," Journal of Biblical Literature 18 (1959): 105-14.
Article J. -H. Fitzmyer, "Problems of the Literal and Spiritual Senses of Scripture," Lebendige Seelsorge 20 (1995): 134-46.
Article Lewis Foster, "Realgeschichte: Old And New In Interpretation," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 28.2 (1985): 153-168.
Book or monograph Fowl: Engaging ScriptureStephen E. Fowl, Engaging Scripture: A Model for Theological Interpretation. Challenges in Contemporary Theology Series. Oxford: Blackwell Publishers, 1998. Pbk. ISBN: 063120864X. pp. 232. {Amazon.com}
Book or monograph Robert M. Fowler, ed., New Paradigms for Bible Study: The Bible in the Third Millennium. Edinburgh: T & T Clark International, 2004. Pbk. ISBN: 0567026604. pp.272. {CBD} {Amazon.com}
Article Norman L. Geisler, "The Relation of Purpose and Meaning in Interpreting Scripture," Grace Theological Journal 5.2 (1984): 229-245.
Article Norman L. Geisler, "Does Purpose Determine Meaning? A Brief Response to Professor Silva," Westminster Theological Journal 51.1 (1989): 153-155.
On-line Resource Conrad Gempf, "Two Opinions About Exegesis," Vox Evangelica 21 (1991): 81-89.View in PDF format
Article W. Edward Glenny, "The Divine Meaning Of Scripture: Explanations And Limitations," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 38.4 (1995): 481-500.
On-line Resource The Urgency of Reading the Bible as One Story in the 21st Century (Michael W. Goheen)View in PDF format
On-line Resource John Goldingay, "Interpreting the Bible," Christian Brethren Review 31, 32 (1982): 145-148.View in PDF format
On-line Resource Graeme Goldsworthy, "Hermeneutics and Christ," The Briefing #209: pp.11-13.
Book or monograph Gorman: The Elements of Biblical ExegesisMichael J. Gorman, The Elements of Biblical Exegesis: A Basic Guide for Ministers and Students. Peabody, Mass.: Hendrickson, 2001. Pbk. ISBN: 1565634853. pp.230. {CBD} {Amazon.com}
Article Bryan J. Gray, "Towards Better Ways of Reading the Bible," Scottish Journal of Theology 33 (1980): 301-
Book or monograph Greidanus: The Modern Preacher and the Ancient TextSidney Greidanus, The Modern Preacher and the Ancient Text: Interpreting and Preaching Biblical Literature. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1988. Pbk. ISBN: 0802803601. pp.390. {CBD} {Amazon.com}
Article Royce Gordon Gruenler, "New Directions in the Hermeneutical Debate," Westminster Theological Journal 51.1 (1989): 133-142.
On-line Resource Toward Understanding the Bible (Georgia Harkness)
On-line Resource Psychology as a Tool to Interpret the Text (Richard B. Hays)
On-line Resource Salvation by Trust? Reading the Bible Faithfully (Richard B. Hays)
On-line Resource Issues in Hermeneutics (Prof. Herman C. Hanko)
Article A.G. Hebert, "The Interpretation of the Bible," Interpretation 4 (1950): 441-52.
Book or monograph Hendrickson: A Layman's Guide to Interpreting the BibleWalter Hendrickson, A Layman's Guide to Interpreting the Bible. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1978. ISBN: 0310376815. pp.112. {Amazon.com}
On-line Resource Richard S. Hess, "New Horizons in Hermeneutics: a Review Article," Themelios 18.2 (January 1993): 22-24.View in PDF format
Article David J. Hesselgrave, "The Three Horizons: Culture, Integration And Communication," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 28.4 (1985): 443-454.
Book or monograph ContextualisationDavid J. Hesselgrave & Edward Rommen, Contextualisation: Meanings, Methods, and Models. Leicester: Apollos, 1989. Hbk. ISBN: 085111413X. pp.292. {Amazon.com}
On-line Resource What Are We Looking For In the Bible? (Michael S. Horton)
Book or monograph Alistair Hunter & Philip Davies, eds., Sense and Sensitivity: Essays on Biblical Prophecy, Ideology and Reception in Tribute to Robert Carroll. Journal for the Study of the Old Testament Supplement Series. Sheffield: Continuum International Publishing Group, 2002. Hbk. ISBN: 0826460496. pp.236. {CBD} {Amazon.com}
Book or monograph Jeanrond: Theological HermeneuticsWerner G. Jeanrond, Theological Hermeneutics: Development and Significance. Basingstoke: Macmillan, 1991.Hbk. ISBN: 0824511174. {Amazon.com}
Article Robert W. Jenson, "The Religious Power of Scripture," Scottish Journal of Theology 52.1 (1999): 89-105.
Article Elliott E. Johnson, "Dual Authorship and the Single Intended Meaning of Scripture," Bibliotheca Sacra 143: 571 (1986): 218-227.
Book or monograph Johnson: Expository Hermeneutics: An IntroductionElliott E. Johnson, Expository Hermeneutics: An Introduction. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1990. Hbk. ISBN: 0310230799. pp.336. {Amazon.com}
Article Elliott E. Johnson, "What I Mean by Historical-Grammatical Interpretation and How That Differs from Spiritual Interpretation," Grace Theological Journal 11.2 (1990): 157-169.
Book or monograph Johnson: Making Sense of the BibleMarshall D. Johnson, Making Sense of the Bible: Literary Type as an Approach to Understanding. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2002. Pbk. ISBN: 0802849199. pp.171. {CBD} {Amazon.com}
Article Walter C. Kaiser, Jr., "Inner Biblical Exegesis as a Model For Bridging The 'Then' And 'Now' Gap: Hos 12:1-6," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 28.1 (1985): 33-46.
On-line Resource Walter C. Kaiser, Jr., "Hermeneutics and the Theological Task," Trinity Journal 12.1 (1991): 3-14.View in PDF format
Book or monograph Kaiser: Toward an Exegetical TheologyWalter C. Kaiser, Jr. Toward an Exegetical Theology: Biblical Exegesis for Preaching and Teaching. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1998. Pbk. ISBN: 0801021979. pp.272. {CBD} {Amazon.com}
Book or monograph Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics  Walter C. Kaiser, Jr. & Moises Silva, An Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics: The Search For Meaning. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994. Hbk. ISBN: 0310530903. pp.302. {CBD} {Amazon.com}
Taking the Bible Seriously (Leander E. Keck)
Ernest F. Kevan, "The Principles of Interpretation," Carl F.H. Henry, ed., Revelation and the Bible. Contemporary Evangelical Thought . Grand Rapids: Baker, 1958 / London: The Tyndale Press, 1959. pp.285-298.
Article Martin Kessler, "New Directions in Biblical Exegesis," Scottish Journal of Theology 24 (1971): 317-
Book or monograph Introduction to Biblical InterpretationWilliam W. Klein, Craig L. Blomberg & Robert L. Hubbard, Introduction to Biblical Interpretation, revised edn. Nashville< TN: Thomas Nelson, 2004. Hbk. ISBN: 0785252258. pp.576. {Amazon.com}
On-line Resource Andreas J. Köstenberger, "Gender Passages in the NT: Hermeneutical Fallacies Critiqued," Westminster Theological Journal 56.2 (Fall 1994): 259-283.View as iPaper
On-line Resource Ignorant & Unenlightened: If a word is nowhere mentioned in the Bible (like "trinity"), does that mean it's not a Biblical concept and is therefore false? (Gregory Koukl)
Article Raju D. Kunjummen, "The Single Intent of Scripture? Critical Examination of a Theological Construct," Grace Theological Journal 7.1 (1986): 81-110.
Book or monograph Kurht: Interpreting the BibleWilfred Kurht, Interpreting the Bible: A Handbook of Biblical Interpretation. Presbyterian & Reformed, 1994. Pbk. ISBN: 0950547689. {CBD} {Amazon.com}
Article William J. Larkin, Jr., "Culture, Scripture's Meaning, and Biblical Authority: Critical Hermeneutics for the 90's," Bulletin for Biblical Research 2 (1992): 171-
On-line Resource D.R. de Lacey, "Language and Imagery of George Caird," Vox Evangelica 13 (1983): 79-84.View in PDF format
On-line Resource William S. LaSor, "Prophecy, Inspiration, and Sensus Plenior," Tyndale Bulletin 29 (1978): 49-60. View in PDF format
Article Thomas D. Lea, "The Hermeneutics of the Puritans," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 39.2 (1996): 271-284.
Article Dale Leschert, "A Change of Meaning, Not a Change of Mind: The Clarification Of A Suspected Defection in the Hermeneutical Theory of E. D. Hirsch, Jr.," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 35.2 (1992): 183-187.
On-line Resource Robert Letham "The Hermeneutics of Feminism," Themelios 17.3 (April/May 1992): 4-7.View in PDF format
On-line Resource Walter L. Liefeld, "Unity and Diversity in the Two Testaments," Christian Brethren Review 31, 32 (1982): 83-94.View in PDF format
Book or monograph Johnson T. K. Lim, A Strategy for Reading Biblical Texts. Studies in Biblical Literature 29. New York: Peter Lang Publishing, 2002. Hbk. ISBN: 0820450286. pp.152. {Amazon.com}
Book or monograph Long: Art of Biblical HistoryV. Philips Long, The Art of Biblical History. Foundations of Contemporary Interpretation, Vol. 5. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994. ISBN: 0310431808. pp.160. {Amazon.com}
Article Richard N. Longenecker, "Major Tasks of an Evangelical Hermeneutic: Some Observations on Commonalities, Interrelationships, and Differences," Bulletin of Biblical Research 14.1 (2004): 45-59.
Book or monograph Longman: Literary Approaches to Biblical InterpretationTremper Longman III, Literary Approaches to Biblical Interpretation. Foundations of Contemporary Interpretation, Vol. 3. Leicester: InterVarsity Press, 1987. ISBN: 0851115020. pp.192. {Amazon.com}
Book or monograph Longman: Reading the Bible with Heart and MindTremper Longman III, Reading the Bible With Heart and Mind. Navpress Publishing Group, 1996. Pbk. ISBN: 0891099840. pp.224. {CBD} {Amazon.com}
Book or monograph The Promise of HermeneuticsRoger Lundin, Clarence Walhout & Anthony C. Thiselton, The Promise of Hermeneutics. Carlisle: Paternoster Press, 1999. Pbk. ISBN: 0853649006. pp.288. {Amazon.com}
Book or monograph Lundin Disciplining HermeneuticsRoger Lundin, Disciplining Hermeneutics: Interpretation in Christian Perspective. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1997. Pbk. ISBN: 0802808581. pp.176. {CBD} {Amazon.com}
Article J. Robertson McQuilkin, "Limits of Cultural Interpretation," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 23.2 (1980): 113-124.
Book or monograph Edgar V. McKnight, Meaning in Texts. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1978. Hbk. ISBN: 0800605187. pp.384. {Amazon.com}
Article Robertson McQuilkin & Bradford Mullen, "The Impact of Postmodern Thinking on Evangelical Hermeneutics," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 40.1 (March 1997): 69-82.
Book or monograph Let the Reader Understand: A Guide to Interpreting and Applying the BibleDan McCartney & Charles Clayton, Let the Reader Understand: A Guide to Interpreting and Applying the Bible. Phillipsburg, NJ: P & R Publishing, 2002. Pbk. ISBN: 0875525164. pp.378. {CBD} {Amazon.com}
On-line Resource Ronald E. Man, "The value of chiasm for New Testament interpretation," Bibliotheca Sacra 141 (April-June 1984): 146-157.View in PDF format
Article W. Harold Mare, "Guiding Principles for Historical Grammatical Exegesis," Grace Journal 14.3 (1973): 14-25.
On-line Resource I. Howard Marshall, "How Do We Interpret the Bible Today?" Themelios 5.2 (1980): 4-12.
On-line Resource Lexical Semantics (Lee R. Martin)
Article Tim Meadowcroft, "Relevance as a Mediating Category in the Reading of Biblical Texts: Venturing Beyond the Hermeneutical Circle," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 45.4 (2002): 611-627.
Article D. Monshouwer, "The Reading of the Scriptures in the Early Church," Bijdragen. Tijdschrift voor philosophie en theologie 54 (1993): 57-71.
Book or monograph Robert Morgan, Biblical Interpretation. Oxford Bible Series. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1988. Pbk. ISBN: 0192132571. pp.352. {Amazon.com}
Book or monograph Mueller-Vollmer: The Hermeneutics ReaderKurt Mueller-Vollmer, The Hermeneutics Reader. Oxford: Basil Blackwell, 1986. Reprinted: Continuum, 1988. Pbk. ISBN: 0826404022. {Amazon.com}
On-line Resource Dr. Robert Murray, S.J., Exegesis and Imagination. The Ethel M. Wood lecture 1988, delivered at the Senate House, University of London on 1 March 1988. London: University of London, 1988. Pbk. ISBN: 0718708652. pp.31.View in PDF format
Article B. Nassif, "The Spiritual Exegesis' of Scripture: The School of Antioch Revisited," Anglican Theological Review 73 (1993): 437-70.
Book or monograph Newport: Apocalypse and MillenniumKenneth G.C. Newport, Apocalypse and Millennium: Studies in Biblical Eisegesis. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2000. Hbk. ISBN: 0521773342. pp.262. {Amazon.com}
Article in Book P.R. Noble, "The Sensus Literalis: Jowett, Childs and Barr," Journal of Theological Studies 44 (1993): 1-23.
Article in Book L.A. O'Flynn, "The Senses of Scripture," Irish Theological Journal 22 (1955): 57-66.
Article Grant R. Osborne, "Hermeneutics and Women in the Church," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 20.4 (1977): 337-352.
Book or monograph Osborne: The Hermeneutical SpiralGrant R. Osborne, The Hermeneutical Spiral: A Comprehensive Introduction to Biblical Interpretation, 2nd edn. Downers Grove, Illinois: InterVarsity Press, 2006. Pbk. ISBN: 0830828265. pp.499. {Amazon.com}
On-line Resource James I. Packer, "Hermeneutics and Biblical Authority," Themelios 1.1 (1975): 3-12.
On-line Resource James I Packer, "In Quest of Canonical Interpretation," Robert K Johnston, ed., Use of the Bible in Theology: Evangelical Options. Atlanta, GA: John Knox Press, 1985. Pbk. ISBN: 0804205302. pp.252.
Article in Book James I Packer, "Understanding the Bible: Evangelical Hermeneutics," Melvin Tinker, ed., Restoring the Vision: Anglican Evangelicals Speak Out. Eastbourne: Monarch Publications, 1990. Pbk. ISBN: 185424048X. pp.39-58. {Amazon.com}
On-line Resource C. René Padilla, "The Interpreted Word: Reflections on Contextual Hermeneutics," Themelios 7.1 (September 1981): 18-23.
On-line Resource Robin Parry, "Feminist Hermeneutics and Evangelical Concerns: The Rape of Dinah as a Case Study," Tyndale Bulletin 53.1 (2002): 1-28. View in PDF format
On-line Resource J. Barton Payne, "Hermeneutics as a Cloak for the Denial of Scripture," Bulletin of the Evangelical Theological Society 3.4 (Fall 1960): 93-100.View in PDF format
Article Philip B. Payne, "The Fallacy of Equating Meaning with the Human Author's Intention," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 20.3 (1977): 243-252.
On-line Resource How I Use the Bible in Doing Theology (Clark H. Pinnock)
Article T.E. Pollard, "The Origin of Christian Exegesis," Journal of Religious History 1 (1961): 138-147.
On-line Resource Evangelical Hermeneutics and The New Testament Use of the Old (Elizabeth Powell)
Article Vern Sheridan Poythress, "Analysing a Biblical Text: What are we After," Scottish Journal of Theology 32 (1979): 319-
On-line Resource Vern Sheridan Poythress, "Divine Meaning of Scripture," Westminster Theological Journal 48.2 (1986): 241-279.
Article Vern Sheridan Poythress, "Christ the Only Savior of Interpretation," Westminster Theological Journal 50.2 (1988): 305-321.
Book or monograph Poythress: Science and HermeneuticsVern Sheridan Poythress, Science and Hermeneutics. Foundations of Contemporary Interpretation, Vol. 6. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1988. ISBN: 0310409713. pp.192. {Amazon.com}
Book or monograph Poythress: God-Centered Biblical InterpretationVern S. Poythress, God-Centered Biblical Interpretation. New Jersey: Presbyterian & Reformed Pub Co., 1999. Pbk. ISBN: 0875523765. {CBD} {Amazon.com}
Book or monograph Poythress: Symphonic TheologyVern Sheridan Poythress, Symphonic Theology: The Validity of Multiple Perspectives in Theology. Nutley, NJ: P & R Publishing, 2001. Pbk. ISBN: 0875525172. pp.128. {CBD} {Amazon.com}
Article in Book Vern S. Poythress, "Truth and Meaning: Fullness versus Reductionistic Semantics in Biblical Interpretation," Westminster Theological Journal 67.2 (Fall 2005): 211-227.
Article in Book J. Ratzinger, "Foundations and Approaches of Biblical Exegesis," Origins 17 (1988): 593-602.
On-line Resource Esotericism and Biblical Interpretation (Ron Rhodes)
On-line Resource Rightly Interpreting the Bible (Ron Rhodes)
On-line Resource Why do spirit-filled Christians interpret scripture differently? (Ron Rhodes)
Article in Book Ramesh P. Richard, "Methodological Proposals for Scripture Relevance: Part 1: Selected Issues in Theoretical Hermeneutics," Bibliotheca Sacra 143: 569 (1986): 14-22.
Article in Book Ramesh P. Richard, "Methodological Proposals for Scripture Relevance: Part 2: Levels of Biblical Meaning," Bibliotheca Sacra 143: 570 (1986): 123-131.
Article in Book Ramesh P. Richard, "Methodological Proposals for Scripture Relevance: Part 3: Application Theory in Relation to the New Testament," Bibliotheca Sacra 143: 571 (1986): 206-215.
Article in Book Ramesh P. Richard, "Methodological Proposals for Scripture Relevance: Part 4: Application Theory in Relation to the Old Testament," Bibliotheca Sacra 143: 572 (1986): 302-311.
On-line Resource Paul Ricouer, Essays on Biblical Interpretation. Lewis S. Mudge, ed. Philadelphia: Fortress, 1980. Pbk. ISBN: 0800614070.
Article in Book Jack R. Riggs, "The 'Fuller Meaning' of Scripture: A Hermeneutical Question for Evangelicals," Grace Theological Journal 7.2 (1986): 213-227.
Article John H. Sailhamer, "Johann August Ernesti: The Role of History in Biblical Interpretation," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 44.2 (2001): 193-206.
Article in Book Robert T. Sandin, "The Clarity of Scripture," Morris Inch & Ronald Youngblood, eds., The Living and Active Word of God. Essays in Honor of Samuel J. Schultz. Winona Lake, IN: Eisenbrauns, 1983. Hbk. ISBN: 0931464110. pp.237-253. {Amazon.com}
Article in Book Charles J. Scalise, "The 'Sensus Literalis': A Hermeneutical Key to Biblical Exegesis," Scottish Journal of Theology 42 (1989): 45-65.
Article in Book Charles J. Scalise, "Canonical Hermeneutics: Childs to Barth," Scottish Journal of Theology 47 (1994): 61-
Book or monograph Scalise: From Scripture to TheologyCharles J. Scalise, From Scripture to Theology: A Canonical Journey into Hermeneutics. Downers Grove, Illinois: IVP, 1996. Pbk. ISBN: 0830818731. {CBD} {Amazon.com}
Article in Book S. Scheiders, "The Literal Sense of Scripture," Theological Studies 39 (1978): 719-36.
Article David M. Scholer, "Feminist Hermeneutics and Evangelical Biblical Interpretation," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 30.4 (1987): 407-420.
Article Glen A. Scorgie, "Hermeneutics And The Meditative Use Of Scripture: The Case For A Baptized Imagination," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 44.2 (2001): 271-284.
Article J. Julius Scott, Jr., "Some Problems in Hermeneutics For Contemporary Evangelicals," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 22.1 (1979): 67-77.
Book or monograph Silva: God Language and ScriptureMoisés Silva, God Language and Scripture. Reading the Bible in the Light of general linguistics. Foundations of Contemporary Interpretation, Vol. 4. Grand Rapids / Leicester: Zondervan / Apollos, 1990. ISBN: 0851115047. pp.160. {Amazon.com} A superb introduction to the subject.
Book or monograph Silva: Has the Church Misread the Bible?Moisés Silva, Has the Church Misread the Bible? The History of Interpretation in the Light of Current Issues. Foundations of Contemporary Interpretation, Vol. 1. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1987. ISBN: 0310409217. pp.144. {Amazon.com}
Book or monograph Sire: Scripture TwistingJames W. Sire, Scripture Twisting: 20 Ways the Cults Misread the Bible. Leicester: InterVarsity Press, 1980. ISBN: 0877846111. {CBD} {Amazon.com}
Article A. Skevington Wood, Luther's Principles of Biblical Interpretation. London: The Tyndale Press, 1946. pp.36.
On-line Resource Basics of Bible Interpretation (Bob Smith)
On-line Resource Scripture and the Theological Enterprise: View from a Big Canoe (Russell P. Spittler)
Article Robert H. Stein, "Is Our Reading the Bible the Same As the Original Audience's Hearing It? A Case Study in the Gospel of Mark ," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 46.1 (2003): 63-78.
Book or monograph Stein: A Basic Guide to Interpreting the BibleRobert H. Stein, A Basic Guide to Interpreting the Bible: Playing by the Rules. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1994. Pbk. ISBN: 0801021014. pp.224. {CBD} {Amazon.com}
On-line Resource Robert H. Stein, "The Benefits Of An Author-Oriented Approach To Hermeneutics,"Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 44.3 (2001): 451-466.
Article Robert H. Stein, "Is Our Reading the Bible the Same as the Original Audience's Hearing It? A Case Study in the Gospel of Mark," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 46.1 (2003): 63-78.
Article E.E. Sutcliffe, "The Plenary Sense as a Principle of Interpretation," Biblica 34 (1953): 333-43.
Book or monograph Tate: Biblical InterpretationRandolph Tate, Biblical Interpretation: An Integrated Approach, revised. Peabody, Mass.: Hendrickson Publishers, 1997. Hbk. ISBN: 1565632524. {CBD} {Amazon.com}
Book or monograph Tenney: Interpreting RevelationMerrill C. Tenney, Interpreting Revelation. Peabody, Mass.: Hendrickson Publishers, Hbk. ISBN: 1565636554. pp.224. {CBD} {Amazon.com}
Book or monograph Thiselton: The Two HorizonsAnthony C. Thistleton, The Two Horizons: New Testament Hermeneutics and Philosophical Description with Special Reference to Heidegger, Bultmann, Gadamer, and Wittgenstein. Carlisle: Paternoster Press, 1980. ISBN: 0853645574. {CBD} {Amazon.com}
Book or monograph Thiselton: New Horizons in HermeneuticsAnthony C. Thistleton, New Horizons in Hermeneutics: The Theory and Practice of Transforming Biblical Reading. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1997. ISBN: 0310217628. pp.720. {CBD} {Amazon.com}
Book or monograph Thiselton: The Promise of HermeneuticsAnthony C. Thiselton, Promise of Hermeneutics. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1999. Pbk. ISBN: 0802846351. pp.272. {CBD} {Amazon.com}
Article Robert L. Thomas, "A Hermeneutical Ambiguity of Eschatology: The Analogy of Faith," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 23.1 (1980): 45-53.
Article Robert L. Thomas, "Current Hermeneutical Trends: Toward Explanation Or Obfuscation?" Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 39.2 (1996): 241-256.
Book or monograph Evangelical HermeneuticsRobert L. Thomas, ed., Evangelical Hermeneutics. Grand Rapids: Kregel Academic & Professional, 2003. Pbk. ISBN: 082543839X. pp.528. {CBD} {Amazon.com}
On-line Resource Mark Thompson, "Authority and Interpretive Method in Luther's Approach to Scripture," Tyndale Bulletin 48.2 (1997): 373-376.View in PDF format
Article in Book Daniel J. Trier, "The Superiority of Pre-Critical Exegesis? Sic et Non," Trinity Journal 24.1 (2003): 77-103.
On-line Resource Seminar on Biblical Interpretation (Bob Utley)View in PDF format
Book or monograph Kevin Vanhoozer, First Theology. God, Scripture and Hermeneutics. Leicester: IVP, 2002. Pbk. ISBN: 0851112676. pp.350. {Amazon.com}
Book or monograph Vanhoozer: Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the BibleKevin J. Vanhoozer, ed., Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2005. Hbk. ISBN: 0801026946. pp.896. {CBD} {Amazon.com}
Article in Book Bruce Vawter, "The Fuller Sense: Some Considerations," Catholic Biblical Quarterly 26 (1964): 85-96.
Book or monograph Virkler: HermeneuticsHenry A. Virkler, Hermeneutics: Principles and Processes of Biblical Interpretation. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1995. Pbk. ISBN: 0801020670. pp.264. {CBD} {Amazon.com}
On-line Resource Interpreting the Bible (Bruce Waltke)
Article in Book John F. Walvoord, "Contemporary Problems in Biblical Interpretation, Part II: How Can Man Know God?" Bibliotheca Sacra 116: 461 (1959): 99-108.
Article in Book Robert A. Weathers, "Leland Ryken's Literary Approach To Biblical Interpretation: An Evangelical Model," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 37.1 (1994): 115-124.
Book or monograph William J. Webb, Slaves, Women and Homosexuals: Exploring the Hermeneutics of Cultural Analysis. Carlisle: The Paternoster Press, 2002. Pbk. ISBN: 1842271865. pp.304. {Amazon.com}
Article William W. Webb, "A Redemptive-Movement Hermeneutic: Encouraging Dialogue Among Four Evangelical Views," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 48.2 (2005): 331-49.
On-line Resource Noel Weeks, "The Hermeneutical Problem of Genesis 1-11," Themelios 4.1 (Sept. 1978): 11-19.View in PDF format
Book or monograph John Wenham, Christ and the Bible, new edn. Eagle Publishing, 1993. Pbk. ISBN: 0863470955. pp.224. {Amazon.com}
Article in Book R.D. Williams, "The Literal Sense of Scripture," Modern Theology 7 (1991): 121-34.
On-line Resource How I Have Been Snagged by the Seat of My Pants While Reading the Bible (Walter Wink)
Article in Book Charles M. Wood, "Finding the Life of a Text: Notes on the Explication of Scripture," Scottish Journal of Theology 31 (1978): 101-11.
On-line Resource Taking the Bible on Its Own Terms (Ronald D. Worden)
On-line Resource Christopher J.H. Wright, "Interpreting the Bible Among the World Religions," Themelios 25.3 (June 2000): 35-54.View in PDF format
On-line Resource J. Stafford-Wright, Interpreting the Bible, 2nd edn. London: Inter-Varsity Press, 1963. pp.23.View in PDF format
Article Edwin Yamauchi, "Afrocentric Biblical Interpretation," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 39.3 (1996): 397-409.
Article Robert W. Yarbrough, "Variation On A Theme: History's nth Great Hermeneutical Crisis," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 39.3 (1996): 443-455.
On-line Resource Robert W. Yarbrough, "The Last and Next Christendom: Implications for Interpreting the Bible," Themelios 29.1 (Autumn 2003): 30-37.View in PDF format

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