Hermeneutics Books

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How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.13 — 13,579 ratings — published 1981
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Exegetical Fallacies Exegetical Fallacies (Paperback)
by (shelved 64 times as hermeneutics)
avg rating 4.21 — 3,016 ratings — published 1983
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The Hermeneutical Spiral: A Comprehensive Introduction to Biblical Interpretation The Hermeneutical Spiral: A Comprehensive Introduction to Biblical Interpretation (Paperback)
by (shelved 57 times as hermeneutics)
avg rating 3.97 — 609 ratings — published 1991
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Is There a Meaning in This Text? Is There a Meaning in This Text? (Hardcover)
by (shelved 51 times as hermeneutics)
avg rating 4.17 — 433 ratings — published 1998
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Grasping God's Word: A Hands-On Approach to Reading, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible Grasping God's Word: A Hands-On Approach to Reading, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible (Hardcover)
by (shelved 48 times as hermeneutics)
avg rating 4.25 — 1,939 ratings — published 2001
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Introduction to Biblical Interpretation Introduction to Biblical Interpretation (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.95 — 1,032 ratings — published 1993
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Truth and Method Truth and Method (Paperback)
by (shelved 38 times as hermeneutics)
avg rating 4.17 — 3,611 ratings — published 1960
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40 Questions About Interpreting The Bible 40 Questions About Interpreting The Bible (Paperback)
by (shelved 37 times as hermeneutics)
avg rating 4.35 — 1,459 ratings — published 2010
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Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible (Paperback)
by (shelved 36 times as hermeneutics)
avg rating 4.31 — 7,691 ratings — published 2012
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Living By the Book: The Art and Science of Reading the Bible Living By the Book: The Art and Science of Reading the Bible (Paperback)
by (shelved 34 times as hermeneutics)
avg rating 4.33 — 2,250 ratings — published 1991
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Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics: The Search for Meaning Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics: The Search for Meaning (Hardcover)
by (shelved 33 times as hermeneutics)
avg rating 3.82 — 369 ratings — published 1994
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Gospel-Centered Hermeneutics: Foundations and Principles of Evangelical Biblical Interpretation Gospel-Centered Hermeneutics: Foundations and Principles of Evangelical Biblical Interpretation (Hardcover)
by (shelved 32 times as hermeneutics)
avg rating 4.00 — 289 ratings — published 2007
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Biblical Hermeneutics: Five Views Biblical Hermeneutics: Five Views (Paperback)
by (shelved 29 times as hermeneutics)
avg rating 3.71 — 214 ratings — published 2012
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The Blue Parakeet: Rethinking How You Read the Bible The Blue Parakeet: Rethinking How You Read the Bible (Hardcover)
by (shelved 28 times as hermeneutics)
avg rating 4.07 — 4,685 ratings — published 2008
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New Testament Exegesis: A Handbook for Students and Pastors New Testament Exegesis: A Handbook for Students and Pastors (Paperback)
by (shelved 27 times as hermeneutics)
avg rating 4.15 — 930 ratings — published 2002
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Knowing Scripture Knowing Scripture (Paperback)
by (shelved 27 times as hermeneutics)
avg rating 4.32 — 2,828 ratings — published 1960
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The Art of Biblical Narrative The Art of Biblical Narrative (Paperback)
by (shelved 23 times as hermeneutics)
avg rating 4.28 — 1,701 ratings — published 1981
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Interpreting Scripture with the Great Tradition: Recovering the Genius of Premodern Exegesis Interpreting Scripture with the Great Tradition: Recovering the Genius of Premodern Exegesis (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.32 — 333 ratings — published
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Philosophical Hermeneutics Philosophical Hermeneutics (Paperback)
by (shelved 22 times as hermeneutics)
avg rating 4.12 — 642 ratings — published 1976
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Basic Bible Interpretation Basic Bible Interpretation (Hardcover)
by (shelved 22 times as hermeneutics)
avg rating 4.01 — 540 ratings — published 2002
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Reading While Black: African American Biblical Interpretation as an Exercise in Hope Reading While Black: African American Biblical Interpretation as an Exercise in Hope (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 21 times as hermeneutics)
avg rating 4.42 — 5,996 ratings — published 2020
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Handbook on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament: Exegesis And Interpretation Handbook on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament: Exegesis And Interpretation (Paperback)
by (shelved 21 times as hermeneutics)
avg rating 4.19 — 578 ratings — published 2011
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Deep Exegesis: The Mystery of Reading Scripture Deep Exegesis: The Mystery of Reading Scripture (Paperback)
by (shelved 21 times as hermeneutics)
avg rating 4.19 — 292 ratings — published 2009
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Let the Reader Understand: A Guide to Interpreting and Applying the Bible Let the Reader Understand: A Guide to Interpreting and Applying the Bible (Paperback)
by (shelved 21 times as hermeneutics)
avg rating 3.90 — 133 ratings — published 1994
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Mere Christian Hermeneutics: Transfiguring What It Means to Read the Bible Theologically Mere Christian Hermeneutics: Transfiguring What It Means to Read the Bible Theologically (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.46 — 266 ratings — published
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Basic Guide to Interpreting the Bible, A: Playing by the Rules Basic Guide to Interpreting the Bible, A: Playing by the Rules (Paperback)
by (shelved 20 times as hermeneutics)
avg rating 3.85 — 328 ratings — published 1994
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Scripture and the Authority of God: How to Read the Bible Today Scripture and the Authority of God: How to Read the Bible Today (Hardcover)
by (shelved 19 times as hermeneutics)
avg rating 4.06 — 2,881 ratings — published 2005
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Slaves, Women, and Homosexuals: Exploring the Hermeneutics of Cultural Analysis Slaves, Women, and Homosexuals: Exploring the Hermeneutics of Cultural Analysis (Paperback)
by (shelved 19 times as hermeneutics)
avg rating 3.90 — 653 ratings — published 2001
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Principles of Biblical Interpretation Principles of Biblical Interpretation (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.04 — 195 ratings — published 1950
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Toward an Exegetical Theology: Biblical Exegesis for Preaching and Teaching Toward an Exegetical Theology: Biblical Exegesis for Preaching and Teaching (Paperback)
by (shelved 19 times as hermeneutics)
avg rating 4.12 — 313 ratings — published 1981
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Scripture as Communication: Introducing Biblical Hermeneutics Scripture as Communication: Introducing Biblical Hermeneutics (Paperback)
by (shelved 19 times as hermeneutics)
avg rating 3.94 — 312 ratings — published 2007
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Interpreting the Pauline Epistles (Guides to New Testament Exegesis) Interpreting the Pauline Epistles (Guides to New Testament Exegesis)
by (shelved 19 times as hermeneutics)
avg rating 4.18 — 490 ratings — published 1990
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How to Read the Bible Book by Book: A Guided Tour How to Read the Bible Book by Book: A Guided Tour (Paperback)
by (shelved 19 times as hermeneutics)
avg rating 4.22 — 1,207 ratings — published 2001
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Hermeneutics: Principles and Processes of Biblical Interpretation Hermeneutics: Principles and Processes of Biblical Interpretation (Paperback)
by (shelved 18 times as hermeneutics)
avg rating 3.90 — 291 ratings — published 2007
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On Christian Doctrine On Christian Doctrine (Paperback)
by (shelved 18 times as hermeneutics)
avg rating 4.07 — 4,000 ratings — published 397
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Hermeneutics: Interpretation Theory in Schleiermacher, Dilthey, Heidegger and Gadamer Hermeneutics: Interpretation Theory in Schleiermacher, Dilthey, Heidegger and Gadamer (Paperback)
by (shelved 18 times as hermeneutics)
avg rating 4.00 — 145 ratings — published 1969
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Reading the Bible Supernaturally: Seeing and Savoring the Glory of God in Scripture Reading the Bible Supernaturally: Seeing and Savoring the Glory of God in Scripture (Hardcover)
by (shelved 17 times as hermeneutics)
avg rating 4.35 — 1,051 ratings — published
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Hermeneutics: An Introduction Hermeneutics: An Introduction (Paperback)
by (shelved 17 times as hermeneutics)
avg rating 3.84 — 155 ratings — published 2009
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The Hermeneutics of the Biblical Writers: Learning to Interpret Scripture from the Prophets and Apostles The Hermeneutics of the Biblical Writers: Learning to Interpret Scripture from the Prophets and Apostles (Paperback)
by (shelved 16 times as hermeneutics)
avg rating 4.28 — 263 ratings — published
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How to Understand and Apply the New Testament: Twelve Steps from Exegesis to Theology How to Understand and Apply the New Testament: Twelve Steps from Exegesis to Theology (Hardcover)
by (shelved 16 times as hermeneutics)
avg rating 4.47 — 201 ratings — published
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God-Centered Biblical Interpretation God-Centered Biblical Interpretation (Paperback)
by (shelved 16 times as hermeneutics)
avg rating 3.86 — 106 ratings — published 1999
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Four Views on Moving Beyond the Bible to Theology (Counterpoints: Bible and Theology) Four Views on Moving Beyond the Bible to Theology (Counterpoints: Bible and Theology)
by (shelved 16 times as hermeneutics)
avg rating 3.66 — 193 ratings — published 2009
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How to Read and Understand the Biblical Prophets How to Read and Understand the Biblical Prophets (Paperback)
by (shelved 15 times as hermeneutics)
avg rating 4.12 — 510 ratings — published 2017
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Seeing Christ in All of Scripture: Hermeneutics at Westminster Theological Seminary Seeing Christ in All of Scripture: Hermeneutics at Westminster Theological Seminary (Paperback)
by (shelved 15 times as hermeneutics)
avg rating 3.93 — 217 ratings — published
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Validity in Interpretation Validity in Interpretation (Paperback)
by (shelved 15 times as hermeneutics)
avg rating 3.74 — 145 ratings — published 1967
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Protestant Biblical Interpretation: A Textbook of Hermeneutics Protestant Biblical Interpretation: A Textbook of Hermeneutics (Paperback)
by (shelved 14 times as hermeneutics)
avg rating 3.69 — 159 ratings — published 1970
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Eat This Book: A Conversation in the Art of Spiritual Reading (Spiritual Theology #2) Eat This Book: A Conversation in the Art of Spiritual Reading (Spiritual Theology #2)
by (shelved 14 times as hermeneutics)
avg rating 4.19 — 4,334 ratings — published 2006
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Introduction to Philosophical Hermeneutics (Yale Studies in Hermeneutics) Introduction to Philosophical Hermeneutics (Yale Studies in Hermeneutics)
by (shelved 14 times as hermeneutics)
avg rating 3.99 — 155 ratings — published 1991
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The Fall of Interpretation: Philosophical Foundations for a Creational Hermeneutic The Fall of Interpretation: Philosophical Foundations for a Creational Hermeneutic (Paperback)
by (shelved 14 times as hermeneutics)
avg rating 4.08 — 142 ratings — published 2000
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Peter J. Leithart
“Pastors and Bible teachers go about their work in communal settings, where they listen to as well as deliver sermons, hear as well as speak, and gain biblical insights from their parishioners as much as they pass them on.”
Peter J. Leithart, Deep Exegesis: The Mystery of Reading Scripture

David I. Starling
“Scriptura Scripturae interpres - Scripture is the interpreter of Scripture...

-Karl Barth, Gifford Lectures (1930)
quoted in Webster, Barth's Earlier Theology, 108”
David I. Starling, Hermeneutics as Apprenticeship: How the Bible Shapes Our Interpretive Habits and Practices

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