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Basic Bible Interpretation Hardcover – May 15, 2002

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BASIC BIBLE INTERPRETATION

Can the Bible really be understood?
Are Old Testament prophecies relevant for today?
How can I understand the symbolism of the Book of Revelation?
What is the relationship of the Old Testament to the New Testament?

Why study Bible interpretation? Dr. Roy Zuck points out that it is essential for understanding and teaching the Bible properly, essential as a step beyond observation, and essential for applying the Bible correctly.

He discusses the challenges of Bible interpretation, considers the problems of Bible interpretation, explores the history of Bible interpretation, and defines key terms--all in a practical, down-to-earth way.

Though Dr. Zuck's many years of teaching and scholarship are evident in this book, he has written in language understandable to all who are serious about bible study and who want to know better what Scripture means.

 

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Basic Bible Interpretation lives up to its title. It deals with the basics and doesn't confuse the reader with extraneous material. It focuses on the Bible as the Word of God and handles that Word with "reverence and godly fear." It tells us how to interpret this marvelous Book, and even gives the reader opportunity to put the principles into practice. In every way, this book is a practical tool for the serious student who wants to study the Bible and apply its truths.

  -- Warren W. Wiersbe, author and pastor

Having taught and written in the area of hermeneutics for almost thirty years, I am convinced that there is no more important course in the seminary curriculum for training in the Scriptures. As Roy Zuck has so ably demonstrated, we cannot know the message of the Bible for today until we know its meaning. Dr. Zuck's work is intensely biblical and comprehensive but at the same time it is simple and uncomplicated. This is a book we have needed for many years and I praise the Lord that it is now available.

  -- Earl D. Radmacher, chancellor, professor of Systematic Theology Western Seminary

At last! A book on hermeneutics you can understand. Dr. Zuck has drawn heavily on his many years of teaching in the seminary classroom to present an excellent treatise on biblical interpretation. While this book will be well received in the classroom, it is one that I will be wholeheartedly recommending to my congregation. While the scholarship is clearly present, it is nevertheless most readable and understandable by the average layperson. This book will make a valuable contribution to your ability to comprehend the Scriptures. -- Louis A. Barbieri, senior pastor Des Plaines Bible Church, Des Plaines, Illinois

About the Author

Dr. Roy B. Zuck is department chairman and professor of Bible Exposition at Dallas Theological Seminary where he has served on faculty since 1973. Dr. Zuck has written or edited more than seventy books on Christian education and biblical studies. He had edited Bibleotheca Sacra (Dallas Seminary's theological journal) since 1986.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ David C Cook; First Edition (May 15, 2002)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0781438772
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0781438773
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.58 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.25 x 9 inches
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Customers find the book helpful for Bible study. They appreciate the author's knowledge of Scripture and practical approach to teaching basic interpretation. The book provides information on Biblical expositors from early generations to parts of speech. It explains the procedures of Bible interpretation and illustrates how it should be done, providing knowledge, understanding, and wisdom.

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  • Edward D. Andrews
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Most Trusted Conservative Evangelical Tool for Interpreting Scripture Correctly
    Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2012
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    Zuck is the absolute best tool for conservative evangelicals, who want to stay within the realms of the grammatical-historical interpretation, and not the new hermeneutics that has destroyed the trustworthiness of Scripture. He covers the subject very well, and is easy to understand for the new Bible student/churchgoer. For those using other books in your seminary classes, which have abandoned grammatical-historical interpretation for the new hermeneutics, get this book too, and read it first. Do not wade into the deeper end of the pool without this life raft. After you have read this you should read others:

    Evangelical Hermeneutics: The New Versus the Old by Robert L. Thomas
    Objectivity in Biblical Interpretation by Thomas Howe
    Protestant Biblical Interpretation by Bernard Ramm
    Biblical Hermeneutics by Milton Spenser Terry
    The Jesus Crisis by Robert L. Thomas

    A Basic Guide to Biblical Interpretation: Understanding the Correct Methods of Interpretation April 24, 2014
    by Edward D Andrews
    A Basic Guide to Biblical Interpretation: Understanding the Correct Methods of Interpretation

    We live in a very dangerous age. The atheist, the Bible critic, the liberal "Christians" are all very savvy with their twisting of the Scriptures, which comes from the new hermeneutics, higher criticism, dynamic equivalent Bible translation, and much more. These books will give you the knowledge, understanding, and wisdom to not lose your faith that the Bible is the inspired, fully inerrant Word of God. If you think that you are so strong that they these dangerous ones will not affect your resolve, think again, because that thought is evidence of a lack of humility, and haughtiness is before the crash.
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  • Ol'Doc
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic study aid for everyone
    Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2018
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    I purchased this book for a college-level class being taught at our church, but having had the opportunity to have read it I would have done so no matter what the reason. This is a tremendous book, and I intend to track down other books by this author. This conservative writer has a keen knowledge of the Scriptures which he has put into practical format to share with some of us fledgling, less educated Bible students. It is quite readable for nearly anyone who will put in some effort in studying, yet not so simple as to not be useful for even the seminary student. I highly recommend Dr. Zuck's book to everyone interested in learning proper Biblical hermeneutics, which I have learned is an art and a science. I wish to thank Dr. Zuck for writing this manual for all who follow in his path.
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  • R. Larry Overstreet
    5.0 out of 5 stars Dependable and Readable
    Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2018
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    Many books on Bible interpretation (hermeneutics) are written for seminary professors and students, with proper and technical terminology. These books often assume the reader is advanced in Bible interpretation. In contrast, Zuck's book is written with the "average" Bible reader in view. He writes directly and simply, without being simplistic. His approach to hermeneutics accurately understands the Bible as written in plain language to ordinary people. He explains the procedures of Bible interpretation, illustrates how Bible interpretation should be done, and applies it in a readable manner. This is an excellent book.
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  • Donald Kemper
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good book.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2022
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    Dispensational and fundamental doctrinally, this is a very good book on interpretation. Zuick was at Dallas Theological Seminary in the former, conservative days along with D. Pentecost, C. Ryrie, J. Walvoord et al. Highly recommended.
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  • Chaplain Lou
    4.0 out of 5 stars Bible Resurch
    Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2023
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    This is helpful with bible study
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  • Edith Winters
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book
    Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2011
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    I am going through seminary right now and studying hermeneutics. I absolutely LOVE this book. It is so interesting and relevant to those studying theology. It makes you think about aspects of the Bible you may never have thought of when interpreting. Bible interpretation is such a key component when studying and learning how to apply the Bible to our lives as well as growing closer to God. The key is seeking the meaning and not creating a meaning of your own as you read the Bible. It is dangerous how some people take the Bible and use it to create their own meaning beneficial to what message they want to send out, ignoring the truth that it really entails. With this book, I am learning that the Bible must be interpreted correctly in order to truly understand the meaning.
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  • Charles
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read, better for reference
    Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2021
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    The topics explained in this book are extremely important (if not necessary) for the growth of the young Christian. Be careful with Zuck’s interpretation of James 2, but aside from that the book is great. In particular the sections on figures of speech and typology are very enlightening.
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  • oneway
    5.0 out of 5 stars Important knowledge for proper biblical interpretation
    Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2022
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    Learning the art and science of biblical interpretation the proper historical little grammatical approach It's extremely important and this is an excellent book to start for any student
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  • Jagjit ohal
    5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 9, 2018
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    Excellent! Easy to read and has questions to ensure that you have understood what has been said. Very useful for bible students and preachers/teachers.
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  • Anon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Basic Bible Interpretation
    Reviewed in Canada on September 15, 2013
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    Excellent book. Just what I needed for an introduction to practical bible interpretation.

    Shipper contacted me via email when the package was undeliverable to arrange other options.

    I would definitely order from th again.
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  • Erica
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great introduction to Bible interpretation
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 27, 2018
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    Simple and effective! Great buy!
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  • TMC
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 12, 2016
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    Excellent book at avery good price, delivered on time.
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