Intro to Biblical Exegesis
Unlock the Bible's meaning: Learn the art and science of biblical exegesis to interpret scripture accurately and confidently.
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Foundations of Biblical Interpretation
Unit 1: Defining Exegesis and Hermeneutics
What is Exegesis?
What is Hermeneutics?
Exegesis vs. Eisegesis
The Interplay of Both
Why Exegesis Matters
Unit 2: A Brief History of Interpretation
Ancient Jewish Methods
Patristic Period
Medieval Approaches
The Reformation
Modern Methods
Unit 3: Context is King
Historical Context
Cultural Context
Literary Context
Theological Context
Putting it Together
Historical-Critical Analysis
Unit 1: Introduction to Historical-Critical Analysis
What is HCA?
History of HCA
HCA & Interpretation
Pre-HCA Approaches
HCA Today
Unit 2: Authorship, Audience, and Setting
Who Wrote It?
Who Was the Audience?
Setting the Scene
Dating the Text
Case Study: Authorship
Unit 3: Cultural and Social Context
Social Structures
Economic Systems
Religious Practices
Daily Life
Case Study: Social Context
Unit 4: Archaeology and Extra-Biblical Sources
Archaeology & the Bible
Extra-Biblical Texts
Inscriptions & Artifacts
Ancient Near East
Case Study: Archaeology
Literary Analysis and Textual Criticism
Unit 1: Introduction to Biblical Genres
What is Genre?
Narrative Genre
Poetry Genre
Prophecy Genre
Legal Genre
Unit 2: Genre Conventions and Interpretation
Genre & Interpretation
Narrative Conventions
Poetry Conventions
Prophecy Conventions
Legal Conventions
Unit 3: Introduction to Textual Criticism
What is Textual Criticism?
Manuscript Evidence
External Evidence
Internal Evidence
TC in Practice
Interpreting Figurative Language and Theological Themes
Unit 1: Understanding Figurative Language
Figurative Language 101
Metaphors & Similes
Hyperbole & Personification
Allegory & Typology
Pitfalls to Avoid
Unit 2: Exploring Major Theological Themes
What are Themes?
The Kingdom of God
Covenant Theology
Atonement
The Holy Spirit
Unit 3: Interconnections and Development
Theme Intersections
Progressive Revelation
Context is Still Key
Avoiding Proof-Texting
Theological Synthesis
Applying Exegetical Methods and Evaluating Interpretations
Unit 1: Putting It All Together: A Practical Guide
Choosing Your Passage
Initial Observations
Context is King
Analyzing the Text
Synthesizing Findings
Unit 2: Case Studies in Exegesis
Case Study: Genesis 1
Case Study: Psalm 23
Case Study: John 3:16
Case Study: Romans 8
Case Study: Revelation
Unit 3: Evaluating Interpretations and Drawing Conclusions
Identifying Assumptions
Assessing Evidence
Considering Alternatives
Drawing Conclusions
Communicate Results