Gary Edward Schnittjer
Gary Edward Schnittjer (PhD, Dallas Theological Seminary) is distinguished professor of Old Testament for the School of Divinity at Cairn University.
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An introduction to biblical hermeneutics, Connected: How Scripture Guides the Study of Scripture offers students an accessible, hands-on, practical guide to interpreting the Bible that focuses on its natural interconnectedness. Readers will learn the connections between the different biblical genres, connections to the ancient world in which Scripture was given, connections to the gospel of Jesus Christ, and connections to our lives and spiritual formation.
As longtime professor and award-winning author Gary Schnittjer demonstrates, these connections give the Bible its internal unity and likewise provide us as readers with points of connection to interpret its meaning and application.
Abbreviations
Introduction
Getting Started
1 Connection-Maker
2 Welcome to the Bible
3 Welcome into the Bible Unrolled
4 Welcome to Studying the Bible
Getting Our Hands Dirty
5 Biblical Connections of Old Testament Narratives
6 Biblical Connections of Prophets
7 Biblical Connections of Poetry and Wisdom
8 Biblical Connections of New Testament Narratives
9 Biblical Connections of Letters
10 Biblical Connections of Visions Old and New
11 Ancient Connections
12 Gospel Connections
13 Life Connections
14 What’s Next?
Resource Guides
Study Activities
Credits
Acknowledgments
Glossary
Tables and Figures Index
General Index
Scripture and Other Ancient Literature Index
An introduction to biblical hermeneutics, Connected: How Scripture Guides the Study of Scripture offers students an accessible, hands-on, practical guide to interpreting the Bible that focuses on its natural interconnectedness. Readers will learn the connections between the different biblical genres, connections to the ancient world in which Scripture was given, connections to the gospel of Jesus Christ, and connections to our lives and spiritual formation.
As longtime professor and award-winning author Gary Schnittjer demonstrates, these connections give the Bible its internal unity and likewise provide us as readers with points of connection to interpret its meaning and application.
Abbreviations
Introduction
Getting Started
1 Connection-Maker
2 Welcome to the Bible
3 Welcome into the Bible Unrolled
4 Welcome to Studying the Bible
Getting Our Hands Dirty
5 Biblical Connections of Old Testament Narratives
6 Biblical Connections of Prophets
7 Biblical Connections of Poetry and Wisdom
8 Biblical Connections of New Testament Narratives
9 Biblical Connections of Letters
10 Biblical Connections of Visions Old and New
11 Ancient Connections
12 Gospel Connections
13 Life Connections
14 What’s Next?
Resource Guides
Study Activities
Credits
Acknowledgments
Glossary
Tables and Figures Index
General Index
Scripture and Other Ancient Literature Index