DESCRIPTION:

An introduction to the exegesis of the Greek New Testament, this course seeks to equip the student with a knowledge of the various tools and techniques of exegesis. Special attention will be given to the basis upon which exegetical decisions are made and to the fundamental hermeneutical questions involved in moving from exegesis to sermon.

Skillful exegesis is essential to one's understanding of the New Testament and is foundational to responsible teaching and preaching.

While the course will involve some lectures, the primary focus will be upon student preparation and presentation of assigned material. The class will meet twice weekly for two-hour sessions.

Gorman, Michael J. Elements of Biblical Exegesis. Hendrickson, 2001.

Green, J. B. Hearing the New Testament: Strategies for Interpretation. Eerdmans, 1995.

Consultation of the following tools is recommended; some are required for assignments throughout the quarter. See the Biblical Division bibliography "Linguistic and Exegetical Books Required in the Master of Divinity Program" available in the SOT Academic Advising office.

Aland, K. et al. The Greek New Testament. 4th ed. United Bible Societies, 1993; OR
Nestle, E. and K. Aland. Novum Testamentum Graece. 27th ed. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelstiftung, 1993.

Aland, K. Synopsis of the Four Gospels: Greek-English Edition. . . . 10th ed. United Bible Societies, 1993 [Nestle-Aland26 and the RSV2].

Danker, F. W. A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature. 3d ed. Based on Walter Bauer. . . . Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2000 [BDAG].

Metzger, B. M. A Textual Commentary on the Greek New Testament. 2nd ed. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft/United Bible Societies, 1994.

Wallace, Daniel B. Greek Grammar Beyond the Basics. Zondervan, 1996.

DeMoss, M. S. Pocket Dictionary for the Study of New Testament Greek. InterVarsity Press, 2001.

Fee, G. D. New Testament Exegesis: A Handbook for Students and Pastors. Rev. ed. Louisville: Westminster/John Knox, 1993.

Pontifical Biblical Commission. The Interpretation of the Bible in the Church. Boston: Pauline Books & Media, 1993.

Zerwick, M. and M. Grosvenor. A Grammatical Analysis of the Greek New Testament. 5th ed. Rome: Biblical Institute Press, 1996.

1. Assigned reading.

2. Regular assignments in preparation for class.

3. Three short written assignments on exegetical components.

4. A final exegesis paper (2500 words).

Meets M.Div. core requirement in Hermeneutics (HERM).