Principles of Biblical Interpretation

Louis Berkhof had established himself as one of the finest evangelical theologians of the century when he published this textbook in 1950. This primer introduces the reader to grammatical, historical, and theological interpretation. Berkhof shows the Bible student ways "in which the differences or the distance between a [biblical] author and his readers may be removed." And this can only be accomplished when readers "[transpose] themselves into the time and spirit of the author. In the study of the Bible, it is not sufficient that we understand the meaning of the secondary authors; we must learn to know the mind of the Spirit." Principles of Biblical Interpretation covers the history of hermeneutical principles, the proper conception of the Bible, grammatical interpretation, and historical and theological interpretation, offering guidance to all who study Scripture.

Publisher: Baker
Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9780801064777

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Louis Berkhof (1873-1957) was an American-Dutch Reformed theologian who served as a pastor in Michigan and taught at Calvin Theological Seminary for almost four decades. He served as president of the seminary from 1931-1944. Berkhof wrote twenty-two books...

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‘Excellent book on sermon and teaching preperation. This can be a very good book used for entry level undergraduate and graduate studies.’ B. David Orr, Sr.