Whittemore Notes & Illustrations on Parables
Whittemore Notes & Illustrations on Parables is an examination of the Parables in the Bible and what they mean. Nice long list here.
Category: Hermeneutics
The Hermeneutics Category
The Hermeneutics subcategory of Bibliology is for works on interpreting the Bible. Biblical hermeneutics is the study of the principles and methods of interpreting the text of the Bible.
The most important law of biblical hermeneutics is that the Bible should be interpreted literally. We are to understand the Bible in its normal or plain meaning, unless the passage is obviously intended to be symbolic or if figures of speech are employed. The Bible says what it means and means what it says. second crucial law of biblical hermeneutics is that passages must be interpreted historically, grammatically, and contextually. Interpreting a passage historically means we must seek to understand the culture, background, and situation that prompted the text.
Hartill – Principles of Biblical Hermeneutics 2.0
Hartill Principles of Biblical Hermeneutics is a work on interpreting the Scripture, looking at the principles behind it.
Thomas – Biblical Hermeneutics: Foundational Considerations
A gradual drift from confidence in the integrity of the Bible is well underway. A vast portion of Christendom does not adhere to belief in the verbal (every word) plenary (in every section) inspiration (God-breathed) and thus inerrancy of God’s word. Believers with a high view of inspiration need to face this reality as David faced Goliath—not intimidated, but ready to take up the challenge.
Broadus – On the Preparation and Delivery of Sermons
This is a shorter (five chapter) work on sermon preparation by Baptist Theological Seminary professor, John Broadus. His point of view in this work is to look at “great preachers” through the ages in different groups and make comments on them.
Ketcherside-Twisted Scriptures
Ketcherside (Church of Christ) wrote Twisted Scriptures from a distinct perspective. He tries to blunt the separation and disciple of churches against dissident members.
Cambron – Mastering the Bible
Mastering the Bible by Mark Cambron is a tremendous work on Hermeneutics going through many principles used in order to correctly interpreting the Word of God, such as the principle of first mention, the principle of types, the principle of double reference, etc.
Franklin – Hermeneutics Class Notes
These are Al Franklin Hermeneutics Class Notes for Hermeneutics from Shasta Bible College