Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion you should be able to:

• Relate Bible background information to modern settings

• Interpret passages of scripture based upon their original setting and cultural elements

• Utilize knowledge about genre to better understand the intent of biblical authors

Contents

Introduction

• Introducing the Course and the Speaker

Unit 1: Reading the Bible in Context

• Immediate Context

• Identifying References to Satan in John

• Whole-Book Context

• Example from the Gospel of John

• Example from 1 Corinthians 13

Unit 2: Understanding the Background of the Bible

• Ancient Contexts

• Background of Luke 2

• Jesus’ Parables of Lost Things

Unit 3: Interpreting Different Genres in the Bible

• Defining Genre

• Old Testament Genres

• Discovering Poetic Form and Function in the Psalms

• Genres and Devices in Jesus’ Teachings

• The Gospels

• Genre-Specific Searching with Literary Typing

• Epistles

• Epistles: Example of Head Coverings

• Epistles: Situational Differences

• Creating a Custom Guide for Cultural Background

• Prophecy

• Prophecy and Apocalyptic: The Book of Revelation

• Interpreting Revelation: Part 1

• Interpreting Revelation: Part 2

Conclusion

• Course Summary
  
  

Details

• Title: BI103 Principles of Bible Interpretation

• Instructor: Craig S. Keener

• Publisher: Lexham Press

• Publication Date: 2015

• Product Type: Logos Mobile Education

• Resource Type: Courseware, including transcripts, audio, and video resources

• Courses: 1

• Video Hours: 2