Interpreting the New Testament Text

Interpreting the New Testament Text: Introduction to the Art and Science of Exegesis
Darrell L. Bock (Editor), Buist M. Fanning (Editor), Daniel B. Wallace, J. William Johnston, Jay E. Smith, David K. Lowery, Joseph D. Fantin, Michael H. Burer, John D. Grassmick, W. Hall Harris III, Timothy J. Ralston, I. Howard Marshall, Narry F. Santos, Joel F. Williams, Edwin M. Yamauchi, Don N. Howell, Jr., David Catchpole, Scott S. Cunningham, Helge Stadelmann, Timothy B. Savage, E. Earle Ellis, Donald J. Verseput, W. Edward Glenny, Herbert W. Bateman IV

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This book teaches the principles, methods, and fundamentals of exegeting the New Testament. It also has examples of textual exegesis that clearly and helpfully show the value of exegeting a text well. Any serious student of Scripture would benefit from utilizing this book in the study of the Bible.

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Contents

Preface 9
Contributors 11
Abbreviations 13
Introduction 17
Part One. Part One: Exegetical Methods and Procedures
1. Opening Questions: Definition and Philosophy of Exegesis 23
2. Laying a Foundation: New Testament Textual Criticism 33
3. Grammatical Analysis: Making Connections 57
4. Sentence Diagramming, Clausal Layouts, and Exegetical Outlining: Tracing the Argument 73
5. Lexical Analysis: Studies in Words 135
6. Validation: Exegetical Problem Solving 155
7. Background Studies: Grounding the Text in Reality 167
8. Narrative Genre: Studying the Story 197
9. Epistolary Genre: Reading Ancient Letters 221
10. Apocalyptic Genre: Visions and Symbols 241
11. Scripture Citing Scripture: Use of the Old Testament in the New 255
12. Theological Analysis: Building Biblical Theology 277
13. Showing the Relevance: Application, Ethics, and Preaching 293
Part Two. Exegetical Examples and Reflections
14. Mark 1:1-13: Introducing the Gospel of Mark
I. Howard Marshall 		313
15. Mark 1:1-15: The Paradox of Authority and Servanthood
Narry F. Santos 		323
16. Mark 7:27: Jesus' Puzzling Statement
Joel F. Williams 		341
17. Acts 8:26-40: Why the Ethiopian Eunuch Was Not from Ethiopia
Edwin M. Yamauchi 		351
18. Romans 15:9b-12: Gentiles as the Culminative Focus of Salvation History
Don N. Howell, Jr. 		367
19. Galatians 3:10-13: Crucifixion Curse and Resurrection Freedom
David Catchpole 		377
20. Ephesians 2:19-22: The Temple Motif
Scott S. Cunningham 		387
21. Ephesians 5:26: The Baptismal Metaphor and Jewish Ritual Baths
Helge Stadelmann 		401
22. Philippians 2:6-7: The Image of God and the Cross of Christ
Timothy B. Savage 		409
23. Colossians 1:12-20: Christus Creator, Christus Salvator
E. Earle Ellis 		415
24. James 1:19-27: Anger in the Congregation
Donald J. Verseput 		429
25. 1 Peter 2:2a: Nourishment for Growth in Faith and Love
W. Edward Glenny 		441
26. 3 John: Tracing the Flow of Thought
Herbert W. Bateman IV 		449
Scripture Index 463
General Index 473