Biblical Exegesis 4th ed.

<p>This is a beginner's guide to biblical exegesis providing exegetical methods practices and theories. This book provides simple helpful information and guidance about doing exegesis without being overly prescriptive; succinctly introduces students to various methods; provides basic bibliographies that take students beyond an introductory discussion; and emphasizes exegesis as an everyday activity based on commonsense principles rather than as an esoteric enterprise.</p><p><br></p><p>This revised edition of this perennially best-selling textbook includes discussions of emerging methods of interpretation aimed at a contemporary audience. Several chapters have been updated and improved and readers will find an incisive new chapter on exegesis with a focus on identity and advocacy. Holladay has also written a new concluding chapter on exegesis as the art of seeing. Bibliographies are updated and a helpful glossary is included in this new edition.</p>