Gerald Bray
Gerald Bray (DLitt, University of Paris-Sorbonne) is research professor of divinity at Beeson Divinity School.
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Biblical Interpretation, 2nd Edition
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How has the church understood the Bible across the centuries, and why does that matter today? In this fully revised and updated edition of Biblical Interpretation, Gerald Bray traces the rich history of how Christians have read Scripture, from the early church to the modern era. Clear, accessible and deeply rooted in theology, this award-winning survey shows how doctrine and biblical interpretation have always gone hand in hand.Perfect for students, pastors and thoughtful readers, this is more than history; this book is an invitation to read the Bible with greater depth, wisdom and confidence.
This item will be available on October 15, 2026
Biblical Interpretation, 2nd Edition
Biblical Interpretation, 2nd Edition, eBook
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How has the church understood the Bible across the centuries, and why does that matter today? In this fully revised and updated edition of Biblical Interpretation, Gerald Bray traces the rich history of how Christians have read Scripture, from the early church to the modern era. Clear, accessible and deeply rooted in theology, this award-winning survey shows how doctrine and biblical interpretation have always gone hand in hand.Perfect for students, pastors and thoughtful readers, this is more than history; this book is an invitation to read the Bible with greater depth, wisdom and confidence.
This item will be available on October 15, 2026
Overview
How has the church understood the Bible across the centuries, and why does that matter today?
In this fully revised and updated edition of Biblical Interpretation, Gerald Bray traces the rich history of how Christians have read Scripture, from the early church to the modern era. Clear, accessible and deeply rooted in theology, this award-winning survey shows how doctrine and biblical interpretation have always gone hand in hand.
Perfect for students, pastors and thoughtful readers, this is more than history; this book is an invitation to read the Bible with greater depth, wisdom and confidence.
Table of Contents
List of tables
Introduction: The purpose and method of this book
1 The Bible and its interpretation: principles and definitions
Part 1: BEFORE HISTORICAL CRITICISM
2 The beginning of biblical interpretation
3 Patristic interpretation
4 Medieval interpretation
5 The Renaissance and Reformation
Part 2: THE HISTORICAL-CRITICAL METHOD
6 The beginning of the historical-critical method
The nineteenth century (1800–1918)
7 The Old Testament from De Wette to Wellhausen
8 The New Testament from Schleiermacher to Schweitzer
The mid twentieth century (1918–75)
9 Old Testament criticism after Wellhausen
10 New Testament criticism after Schweitzer
Part 3: THE CONTEMPORARY SCENE
11 Academic trends in interpretation
12 Sociological trends in interpretation
13 Evangelical trends in interpretation
Conclusion
General bibliography
Index of names and places
Index of subjects
Index of Scripture passages
Overview
How has the church understood the Bible across the centuries, and why does that matter today?
In this fully revised and updated edition of Biblical Interpretation, Gerald Bray traces the rich history of how Christians have read Scripture, from the early church to the modern era. Clear, accessible and deeply rooted in theology, this award-winning survey shows how doctrine and biblical interpretation have always gone hand in hand.
Perfect for students, pastors and thoughtful readers, this is more than history; this book is an invitation to read the Bible with greater depth, wisdom and confidence.
Table of Contents
List of tables
Introduction: The purpose and method of this book
1 The Bible and its interpretation: principles and definitions
Part 1: BEFORE HISTORICAL CRITICISM
2 The beginning of biblical interpretation
3 Patristic interpretation
4 Medieval interpretation
5 The Renaissance and Reformation
Part 2: THE HISTORICAL-CRITICAL METHOD
6 The beginning of the historical-critical method
The nineteenth century (1800–1918)
7 The Old Testament from De Wette to Wellhausen
8 The New Testament from Schleiermacher to Schweitzer
The mid twentieth century (1918–75)
9 Old Testament criticism after Wellhausen
10 New Testament criticism after Schweitzer
Part 3: THE CONTEMPORARY SCENE
11 Academic trends in interpretation
12 Sociological trends in interpretation
13 Evangelical trends in interpretation
Conclusion
General bibliography
Index of names and places
Index of subjects
Index of Scripture passages
Product Details
- ISBN:9798384554684
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- Release Date:10/15/2026
- Page Count:768
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