Old Testament Exegesis, Fourth Edition: A Handbook for Students and Pastors

Douglas Stuart

Westminster John Knox Press, Mar 19, 2009 - Religion - 218 pages

For years, Douglas Stuart's Old Testament Exegesis has been one of the most popular ways to learn how to perform exegesis--the science and art of interpreting biblical texts properly for understanding as well as proclamation. Completely updated and substantially expanded, this new edition includes scores of newer resources, a new configuration of the format for the exegesis process, and an entirely new section explaining where to find and how to use the latest electronic and online resources for doing biblical research. Stuart provides guidance for full exegesis as well as for a quicker approach to provide information specifically tailored to the task of preaching. A glossary of terms explains the sometimes bewildering language of biblical scholarship, and a list of frequent errors guides the student in avoiding common mistakes. No exegetical guide for the Old Testament has been more widely used in training ministers and students to be faithful, careful interpreters of Scripture.

About the author

Douglas Stuart is Senior Professor of Old Testament at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts. He is the author of many books and articles, including How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth and A Guide to Selecting and Using Bible Commentaries.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Old Testament Exegesis, Fourth Edition: A Handbook for Students and Pastors
• Author: Douglas Stuart
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press, 2009
• ISBN: 1611640571, 9781611640571
• Length: 218 pages
• Subjects: Religion / Biblical Criticism & Interpretation / Old Testament; Religion / Biblical Studies / Exegesis & Hermeneutics; Religion / Biblical Studies / Old Testament / General; Religion / Christianity / General