The truth of God is rich and multifaceted. Though a coherent body of revelation, the Bible comes to us through a variety of inspired authors, metaphors, and themes highlighting the many facets of God's truth. Likewise, our theological formulations capture manifold emphases--distinct "perspectives" on the whole--which collectively enable us to gain ...
Examines the practice of replacing gender-specific words from original Bible texts and replacing them with more "politically correct" terms of the day, contending that the results are changed meanings and less accurate translations.
Noted New Testament scholar Poythress provides an understandable and practical look into Revelation in this insightful commentary. Poythress focuses on Revelation's core message and ensures that its details do not cloud the big picture. He shows Revelation to be a "picture book, not a puzzle book", relevant and applicable to the daily lives of ...
This book, by five translators of the English Standard Version (ESV) Bible, explains the differences between essentially literal translations and the alternatives.
Poythress gives an explanation of the conflicts that often arise between science and the interpretation of Scripture. This analysis will help students of the Bible appreciate the origin and nature of interpretive disputes, aid students in developing exegetical skills, and allow students to examine opposing views.
This one-volume edidition of the Foundations of Contemporary Interpretation series explores current issues in the interpretation of the Bible from the perspective of specific academic disciplines: history, literary criticism, science and theology.
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