The History of Biblical Interpretation
The History of Biblical Interpretation
Maybe you were taught every verse in the Bible has one clear meaning. Or maybe you were taught nothing in the Bible is literal and every story finds its meaning in allegory.
No matter what, to engage with the Bible at all is to interpret the Bible… and for the past two thousand years, folks have had diverse views on Biblical interpretation.
In this class, Dr. Pete Enns will survey seven stages of Biblical interpretation, from Second Temple Judaism through postmodernity.
This class includes:
Class recording
Q&A session recording
Downloadable class slides
Cost: $25
Topics we’ll cover:
The Seven Stages of Biblical Interpretation
The Four Assumptions of 2nd Temple Jewish Interpretation and why they matter today
Biblical interpretation we see in the Bible itself
Why the Reformation ruined everything (just kidding….sort of)
How Postmodern interpretation finds its roots in Medieval theology
YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Pete Enns
Dr. Peter Enns (Ph.D., Harvard University) is Abram S. Clemens professor of biblical studies at Eastern University in St. Davids, Pennsylvania. He has written numerous books, including The Bible Tells Me So, The Sin of Certainty, and Curveball.
