Join Dr. Craig Keener, a foremost expert in biblical backgrounds, as he provides principles for interpretation along with excellent examples. See the parable of the Prodigal Son through the eyes of a Pharisee, learn the dangers involved in using allegory rather than analogy, and appreciate the contrast between Emperor Augustus and Jesus in the story of the first Christmas. Dr. Keener draws from his meticulous research of the ancient world to show you how to interpret the Bible by understanding its cultural contexts, genres, and more.
Introduction
Introduction
Introducing the Course and the Speaker
1m
Reading the Bible in Context
Immediate Context
6m
Whole-Book Context
8m
Example from the Gospel of John
5m
Example from 1 Corinthians 13
2m
Understanding the Background of the Bible
Ancient Contexts
5m
Background of Luke 2
3m
Jesus’ Parables of Lost Things
8m
Interpreting Different Genres in the Bible
Defining Genre
6m
Old Testament Genres
4m
Genres and Devices in Jesus’ Teachings
4m
The Gospels
7m
Epistles
7m
Epistles: Example of Head Coverings
5m
Epistles: Situational Differences
3m
Prophecy
4m
Prophecy and Apocalyptic: The Book of Revelation
5m
Interpreting Revelation: Part 1
6m
Interpreting Revelation: Part 2
6m
Conclusion
Course Summary
1m
Appendix: Screencasts
Identifying References to Satan in John
7m
Discovering Poetic Form and Function in the Psalms