The present volume presents important and useful information to students doing exegetical research in Sacred Scripture. The Guide is arranged in six chapters, which endeavor to respond to students' questions regarding: the primary sources of the biblical text (chapter one), a survey of available biblical bibliographical research tools (chapter two), a panorama of reference works, such as concordances, synopses, lexicons, grammars, etc., and an essential bibliography on exegetical methods (chapter three). Particular attention is given to the literary types occurring in the Bible (chapter four), followed by some suggestions in organizing the writing of an exegetical study (chapter five). Finally, some practical rules are provided on how to make accurate bibliographic citations in footnotes and in a bibliography (chapter six).

An excellent guide to study the Bible and to understand its message.

An indispensable guide for undergraduate, graduate, or seminary students, this book provides valuable insight into the best reference tools available for Bible research. Not only do the authors provide general information on atlases, concordances, lexicons, dictionaries, and the like, but they also evaluate their usefulness. Titles reviewed range from theologically conservative to theologically liberal in their orientation. Electronic databases are included within the scope of the book's coverage. A highly useful resource, the book will certainly find a permanent place on the desk of anyone involved with Bible research.

Delving into the basics of biblical interpretation, Edward D. Andrews has provided a complete hands-on guide to interpretation from a grammatical-historical perspective. He teaches how to study the Bible on a deep, scholarly level, yet making it understandable to all. He has sought to provide the very best tool for interpreting the Word of God, including clarification of technical terms, answers to every facet of biblical interpretation, and defense of the inerrancy and divine inspiration of Scripture. A BASIC GUIDE TO BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION: Understanding the Correct Methods of Interpretation is an accessible reference book for all to dig deeper into their understanding of the Bible, as well as defending their faith from modern day misguided scholarship. Andrews gives the reader easy and memorable principles and methods to follow for producing an accurate explanation that comes out of, not read into the biblical text. The principal writing procedure was to define, explain, offer examples, and give illustrations, to help the reader fully grasp the grammatical-historical approach. Finally, he has offered the next generation of Christians, a fresh new Bible reading program, which will not only help the reader know the Bible, but also be able to interpret it, explain it, defend it, and use it in their evangelism.