Elements of Biblical Exegesis
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Elements of Biblical Exegesis by Michael J Gorman
In this revised and expanded edition of Elements of Biblical Exegesis: A Basic Guide for Students and Ministers, Michael J. Gorman presents a straightforward approach to the complex task of biblical exegesis.Designed for students, teachers, and ministers, this hands-on guide breaks the task down into seven distinct elements. For each of these, Gorman supplies a clear explanation, practical hints, and suggested exercises to help the reader develop exegetical proficiency. The new edition addresses more fully the meaning of theological interpretation and provides updated print and internet resources for those who want to pursue further study in any aspect of exegesis. Appendixes offer three sample exegesis papers and practical guidelines for writing a research exegesis paper.
Dr. Michael J. is a neurologist who specializes Gorman is the Dean of the Ecumenical Institute of Theology at St. John's University in New York. He is the dean of St. Mary's Seminary & University in Baltimore, where he oversees 300 students and 40 part-time faculty members from various religious traditions. He is also a New Testament and Early Church History Professor at St. John's University. Mary's University, where he works in both the Ecumenical Institute and the Roman Catholic seminary.
Dr. Gorman graduated with a B.A. Gordon College's summa cum laude in French. He graduated with a master's degree in divinity. as well as the Ph.D.
He received his bachelor's degree in New Testament from Princeton Theological Seminary, where he was also a teaching fellow in New Testament and a New Testament Greek instructor. Dr. Gorman's areas of expertise include Paul's letters, theology, and spirituality; John's gospel; and early Christian ethics. Furthermore, he is fascinated by the interaction between church and culture. He joined the faculty of the Ecumenical Institute of Theology in 1991, rising through the ranks to Associate Dean in 1993 and Dean in 1995.
Dr. Gorman is the author of three volumes on biblical interpretation and ethics, as well as several essays. Cruciformity: Paul's Narrative Spirituality of the Cross (Eerdmans, 2001); Essentials of Biblical Exegesis (Hendrickson, 2001); and Abortion and the Early Church (InterVarsity/Paulist, 1982) are only a few of his publications. Apostle of the Crucified Lord: A Theology Introduction to Paul and His Writings will be published by Eerdmans in the near future. Dr. Gorman is also working on a layman's guide to Christian sexual ethics and an anthology of his works on abortion and violence.
Dr. Gorman, a native of Maryland's Anne Arundel County, now resides in Odenton with his wife and three children, ages 16 to 20. He is a lay member of the United Methodist Church and a frequent instructor and lecturer at churches of various denominations.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781598563115 |
| ISBN 10 | 1598563114 |
| Title | Elements of Biblical Exegesis |
| Author | Michael J Gorman |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hendrickson Publishers Inc |
| Year published | 2009-02-01 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
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