Description
Searching For Meaning introduces readers to the different methods used to interpret the New Testament. Top scholars give a short definition of a particular criticism and then Paula Gooder gives a practical example to demonstrate how that criticism can be applied to a biblical text. A very broad range of methods are introduced, from traditional criticisms such as source criticism and historical criticism tot he more modern methods such as feminist criticism and liberation criticism. Readers will understand how different meanings and emphases can be drawn out from a text depending upon the method of interpretation chosen. They will also be given the skills to start analysing and examining texts for themselves in a meaningful and insightful way.
An Introduction to Interpreting the New Testament
About the Author
Dr Paula Gooder is Canon Chancellor at St Paul's Cathedral and a writer and lecturer in Biblical Studies. Her research areas focus on the writings of the apostle Paul, with a particular focus on 2 Corinthians and on Paul's understanding of the body. Her publications include Body: Biblical spirituality for the whole person and Searching for Meaning: An introduction to interpreting the New Testament.
Reviews
"* 'In this excellent introduction, Paula Gooder acts as our erudite, reliable and ever patient guide. This impressive volume deserves to be on the bibliography of every serious student of the Bible.' Dr Helen Bond, University of Edinburgh 'This is a clearly written and extremely helpful introduction to many different approaches to the interpretation of the New Testament. Experts from around the world and across many disciplines contribute specialised explanations, while Paula Gooder's excellent discussions apply each form of criticism to actual New Testament textual examples. It will become an indispensable tool and is greatly to be welcomed.' Richard A. Burridge Dean of King's College London and Professor of Biblical Interpretation"
Book Information
ISBN 9780281058358
Author Dr Paula Gooder
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint SPCK Publishing
Publisher SPCK Publishing
Weight(grams) 388g
An Introduction to Interpreting the New Testament
About the Author
Dr Paula Gooder is Canon Chancellor at St Paul's Cathedral and a writer and lecturer in Biblical Studies. Her research areas focus on the writings of the apostle Paul, with a particular focus on 2 Corinthians and on Paul's understanding of the body. Her publications include Body: Biblical spirituality for the whole person and Searching for Meaning: An introduction to interpreting the New Testament.
Reviews
"* 'In this excellent introduction, Paula Gooder acts as our erudite, reliable and ever patient guide. This impressive volume deserves to be on the bibliography of every serious student of the Bible.' Dr Helen Bond, University of Edinburgh 'This is a clearly written and extremely helpful introduction to many different approaches to the interpretation of the New Testament. Experts from around the world and across many disciplines contribute specialised explanations, while Paula Gooder's excellent discussions apply each form of criticism to actual New Testament textual examples. It will become an indispensable tool and is greatly to be welcomed.' Richard A. Burridge Dean of King's College London and Professor of Biblical Interpretation"
Book Information
ISBN 9780281058358
Author Dr Paula Gooder
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint SPCK Publishing
Publisher SPCK Publishing
Weight(grams) 388g
