Elements of Biblical Exegesis. A Basic Guide for Students and Ministers. (Briefly Noted).Elements of Biblical Exegesis exegesis Scholarly interpretation of religious texts, using linguistic, historical, and other methods. In Judaism and Christianity, it has been used extensively in the study of the Bible. Textual criticism tries to establish the accuracy of biblical texts. . A Basic Guide for Students and Ministers. By Michael J. Gorman (Hendrickson, $16.95). G. has written a book for students, teachers, pastors, and others wishing to think and write about the Bible carefully. It offers "basic" information, clearly presented, with helpful chapter summaries, practical hints, and exercises designed to gain insight and practice. His seven elements of exegesis include a survey of the text, contextual analysis, formal analysis, detailed analysis, synthesis, reflection, and expansion and refinement of the exegesis. Five appendices ap·pen·di·ces n. A plural of appendix. diagram diagram /di·a·gram/ (di´ah-gram) a graphic representation, in simplest form, of an object or concept, made up of lines and lacking pictorial elements. various exegetical ex·e·get·ic also ex·e·get·i·cal adj. Of or relating to exegesis; critically explanatory. ex methods, walk students through the process of writing an exegetical paper, and provide a number of Internet links. Primarily designed for students of the New Testament, this book provides basic insights for Old Testament study as well. |
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