Rightly Divided: Readings in Biblical Hermeneutics

by Roy B. Zuck

“Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” —2 Timothy 2:15 (NKJV)

Everyone who studies and teaches the Bible has a responsibility to accurately interpret and communicate God’s message. Understanding the principles of sound interpretation, therefore, is of vital importance. Pastors, Bible teachers, and anyone who studies the Scriptures will appreciate the helpful guidance of this collection of scholarship. Rightly Divided brings together the insights of twenty-one experienced Bible scholars in the field of hermeneutics, providing a basic overview of hermeneutics and also addressing specific issues of interpretation. Included are chapters
Darrell L. Bock—“Evangelicals and the Use of the Old Testament in the New”
G. B. Caird—“Ambiguity in the Bible”
Norman Geisler—“The Relation of Purpose and Meaning in Interpreting Scripture”
Walter C. Kaiser Jr.—“Issues in Contemporary Hermeneutics”
I. Howard Marshall—“The Holy Spirit and the Interpretation of Scripture”
J. Robertson McQuilken—“Identifying the Audience God Intended”
Bernard Ramm—“The Devotional and Practical Use of the Bible”
Roy B. Zuck—“The What and Why of Bible Interpretation”

Genres: Theology

Paperback

First published December 2, 1996

About the author

Roy B. Zuck (ThD, Dallas Theological Seminary) is senior professor emeritus of Bible Exposition at Dallas Theological Seminary where has been teaching for the past 23 years. He has also served as vice president for Academic Affairs and academic dean. Dr. Zuck's ministry is noted for clear exposition of Scripture with emphasis on application of the Bible to life. He is the author or editor of more than 90 books, has written scores of articles, and has long served as editor of Bibliotheca Sacra.

Reviews

[Daniel · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great collection of essays about Biblical Hermeneutics

[Andrew Teesdale · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good collection of essays on Hermeneutics. If you are expecting something written by Zuck himself don't buy.

[Andrew Mulnix · Rating 4 out of 5]

some essays were helpful