Category: Biblical Interpretion Series

This series consists of biblical interpretive approaches of major theologians. Each discussion topic is typically based on a specific writing excerpt from a specific theologian. Some of the theologians covered include: Clement, Origen, Augustine, Jerome, Luther, Calvin, Schleiermacher, Hodge, and Barth.

  • Discussion 9: Theological Interpretation of Scripture

    Richard

    BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION SERIES: PART 9 [Click here for the companion YouTube video] Theological Interpretation of Scripture refers to the recent academic trend of combining the multi-sense interpretive approach of the early church theologians with historical-critical methods. Unlike pure historical-critical methods, the Theological Interpretation of Scripture makes theological assumptions in the interpretive process. One way to Read more

  • Discussion 8: Karl Barth

    Richard

    BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION SERIES: PART 8 [Click here for the companion YouTube video] Karl Barth (1886–1968) was a Swiss-born pastor, professor, and theologian whose career was primarily in Germany. He was educated in the liberal German theology of his time but became concerned with the outbreak of World War II and how many church leaders and Read more

  • Discussion 7: Hodge and Princeton Theology

    Richard

    BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION SERIES: PART 7 [Click here for the companion YouTube video] Charles Hodge (1797–1878) was a Presbyterian theologian and professor at Princeton Theological Seminary. He was a leading voice for Princeton Theology, which was a very conservative version of Reformed theology. Many of the positions of Hodge have been taken by modern-day Fundamentalists and Read more

  • Discussion 6: Schleiermacher

    Richard

    BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION SERIES: PART 6 [Click here for the companion YouTube video] Friedrich Schleiermacher (1768–1834) was a Prussian pastor, professor, and theologian who made significant contributions to numerous fields of study including philosophy, theology, and (of course) hermeneutics. He is most commonly referred to as the Father of Liberal Theology, but he is also considered Read more

  • Discussion 5: Luther and Calvin

    Richard

    BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION SERIES: PART 5 [Click here for the companion YouTube video] Martin Luther (1483–1546). Martin Luther is considered the Father of Protestantism. He was a priest, theologian, author, hymnwriter, and professor. As a theologian, one of his major breaks from the Catholic church was that each individual can read and interpret Scripture for themselves. Read more

  • Discussion 4: St. Jerome

    Richard

    BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION SERIES: PART 4 [Click here for the companion YouTube video] The first NT Bible translation based solely on Greek manuscripts was the Latin Vulgate. The translations were done by the scholar St. Jerome, who was commissioned to do so in 382 by Pope Damasus I. This happened shortly after the Council of Trent Read more

  • Discussion 3: St. Augustine

    Richard

    BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION SERIES: PART 3 [Click here for the companion YouTube video] St. Augustine (354–430) was bishop of Hippo from 396 to 430. He was one of the Latin Fathers of the Church and is considered the most significant Christian thinker after St. Paul. His most influential works have been City of God and Confessions. Read more

  • Discussion 2: Bible Versions

    Richard

    BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION SERIES: PART 2 [click here for the companion YouTube video] As we continue this series on biblical interpretation, it is important to recognize the obvious: we interpret the Bible version that we read or hear. As such, it is important to have a sense of how different Bible translations are similar, how they Read more

  • Discussion 1: Multiple Levels of Scriptural Interpretation

    Richard

    BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION SERIES: PART 1 [Click here for the companion YouTube video] There are many theories about how Scripture should be interpreted. Some maintain that Scripture only has a literal sense (i.e., what the author intended to communicate to the intended audience). Others believe that there are often spiritual interpretations in addition to the literal Read more