DESCRIPTION:

An introduction to the exegesis of the Greek New Testament, this course seeks to equip the student with a knowledge of the various tools and techniques of exegesis. Special attention will be given to the basis upon which exegetical decisions are made and to the fundamental hermeneutical questions involved in moving from exegesis to sermon.

Skillful exegesis is essential to one's understanding of the New Testament and is foundational to responsible teaching and preaching.

While the course will involve some lectures, the primary focus will be upon student preparation and presentation of assigned material. The class will meet twice weekly for four-hour sessions for five weeks (July 24-August 25).

Aland, K. et al. The Greek New Testament. 4th revised ed. United Bible Societies, 1993; OR
Nestle, E. & K. Aland, Novum Testamentum Graece. 27th ed. Deutsche Bibelstiftung, 1993.

Aland, Kurt, ed. Synopsis of the Four Gospels: Greek-English Edition of the Synopsis Quattuor Evangeliorium, with the Greek Nestle-Aland 26th Edition Text and Parallel English Revised Standard Version 2nd Edition Text. 9th Edition. United Bible Societies. American Bible Society, 1987.

Green, J. B., ed. Hearing the New Testament: Strategies for Interpretation. Eerdmans, 1995.

Greenlee, J. H. A Concise Exegetical Grammar of NT Greek. Eerdmans, 1986.

Hagner, D. A. New Testament Exegesis and Research: A Guide for Seminarians. Fuller Theological Seminary, 1999.

Bauer, Walter. A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature. Translated and revised by W. F. Arndt, F. W. Gingrich, and F. W. Danker. University of Chicago Press, 1979.

Black, D. A. and D. S. Dockery, eds. New Testament Criticism and Interpretation. Zondervan, 1991.

Blass, F. and A. Debrunner. A Greek Grammar of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature. Trans. R. W. Funk. University of Chicago Press, 1961.

Fee, G. D. New Testament Exegesis. Rev. ed. Westminster/John Knox, 1993.

1. Regular assignments in preparation for class.

2. Quizzes on reading and class material.

3. One 1,800-word exegesis paper.

LG512.

Meets M.Div. core requirement in Hermeneutics (HERM).

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