Connected

by Gary Edward Schnittjer

Trade Paper
$36.99
Connected equips students to interpret the Bible faithfully by tracing the links between its genres, its ancient context, the gospel, and our own lives.

Connected, eBook

by Gary Edward Schnittjer

eBook
$36.99
Connected equips students to interpret the Bible faithfully by tracing the links between its genres, its ancient context, the gospel, and our own lives.

Overview

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.

Table of Contents

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

Overview

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.

Table of Contents

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

About the Author

Product Details

  • ISBN:
    9781430088103
  • Status:
    Not Yet Published
  • Release Date:
    08/01/2026
  • Page Count:
    336

Product Details

  • ISBN:
    9781430088110
  • Status:
    Not Yet Published
  • Release Date:
    08/01/2026
  • Page Count:
    336