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Short Bibliography on Biblical and Theological Hermeneutics

 This brief bibliography on Biblical and theological hermeneutics is offered to help orient students to the field of Biblical interpretation.

Bartholomew, Craig.  Introducing Biblical Hermeneutics: A Comprehensive Framework for Hearing God in Scripture.  Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2015.

Carson, Donald A., ed.  The Enduring Authority of the Christian Scriptures.  Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 2016.

Goldsworthy, Graeme.  Gospel-Centered Hermeneutics: Foundations and Principles of Evangelical Biblical Interpretation.  Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic, 2010.

Grams, Rollin.  Rival Versions of Theological Enquiry.  Prague: International Baptist Theological Seminary, 2005.  [2nd ed., 2018; https://www.blogger.com/blog/page/edit/6624706296388983899/1088130052748490023.]

Kaiser, Walter C., Jr. and Moises Silva.  Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics: The Search for Meaning.  Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2007.

Klein, William, Craig Blomberg, and Robert Hubbard, Jr.  Introduction to Biblical Interpretation.  Third ed.  Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2017.

Mburu, Elizabeth.  African Hermeneutics. E-Book.  Langham Publishing, 2019.

Osborne, Grant.  The Hermeneutical Spiral: A Comprehensive Introduction to Biblical Interpretation.  Rev. and expanded ed.  Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic, 2006.

Porter, Stanley E., Jr. and Beth M. Stovell.  Biblical Hermeneutics: Five Views.  Doweners Grove, IL: IVP Academic, 2012.

Ragui, Taimaya.  Confessing Community: An Entryway to Theological Interpretation in North East India.  Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press, 2023.

Thiselton, Anthony.  Hermeneutics: An Introduction.  Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 2009.

Thiselton, Anthony.  New Horizons in Hermeneutics: The Theory and Practice of Transforming Reading.  Rev. ed.  Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1997.

Thiselton, Anthony.  The Two Horizons: New Testament Hermeneutics and Philosophical Description.  Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1980.

Thiselton, Anthony.  The Hermeneutics of Doctrine.  Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 2007.

Vanhoozer, Kevin.  Faith Speaking Understanding: Performing the Drama of Doctrine.  Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 2014.

Vanhoozer, Kevin.  Is There a Meaning in This Text?  The Bible, the Reader, and the Morality of Literary Knowledge.  Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2009.

Vanhoozer, Kevin and Daniel Treier.  Theology and the Mirror of Scripture: A Mere Evangelical Account.  Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2015.


Exegetical Method:

Fee, Gordon D.  New Testament Exegesis: A Handbook for Students and Pastors.  3rd ed.  Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 2002.

Stuart, Douglas.  Old Testament Exegesis: A Handbook for Students and Pastors.  4th ed.  Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 2009.

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