Primer on Biblical Methods

by Corrine L. Carvalho

Primer on Biblical Methods introduces students to the Scriptures, major methods of scriptural interpretation, and key forms of scriptural analysis. Each chapter includes exercises for students to practice a specific method, applying it to both Old and New Testament examples. Chapters may be used in tandem or alone, allowing instructors to choose the material most useful to them.

Genres: Theology

93 pages, Paperback

First published September 17, 2009

About the author

Corrine L. Carvalho received her doctorate from Yale University and is professor of theology at the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota. She is the author of Encountering Ancient Voices: A Guide to Reading the Old Testament (Winona: St. Mary’s Press, 2006).

Reviews

[Tanner Hawk · Rating 2 out of 5]

Seemed like a good scratch on a surface I'm just starting to walk out on.

"The view that the [Scriptures] are revelatory is a statement of faith in the activity of God; it is not an assertion about how the texts were produced" (p. 60).

[Hannah Jones-Nelson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solid little intro, quick read

[Michael Laflamme · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a former seminarian and an award wining Sunday School teacher, I feel I can attest to the value of this little book as a starting point for any serious biblical reading or research. Well done.

[Di · Rating 4 out of 5]

Useful, brief little book on biblical scholarship methods. Direct, easy to grasp.

[Katharine · Rating 4 out of 5]

I would have appreciated more and more diverse examples throughout the book, but otherwise a great overview!