On Originalist Hermeneutics
A few years back I made a proposal that we replace the label “literal translation” with a better one—originalism—a term that has... Read More
Did New Testament Writers Misread the Context of Old Testament Passages?
One of the most complex issues in biblical interpretation lies in understanding the ways in which later writers of Scripture used earlier... Read More
The Overrealized Eschatology of Progressive Covenantalism
I first came across the phrase “overrealized eschatology” in a seminary class on the exegesis of 1 Corinthians. The idea had been... Read More
From Chariot to Ferrari: On the Importance of Proper Analogy
Analogies are powerful things, for they take something less known and put it beside something better known. The power of the analogy... Read More
Peruse and Justify: On the Meaning of Words
James 2 indicates that Abraham is justified by works (δικαιόω—Jas 2:21) when he presented Isaac on the altar (Gen 22). Paul indicates... Read More
Triadic Hermeneutics
When we exegete a passage, three poles must always be in mind. First, there is a historical dimension to every text. This... Read More
Intertextuality: What Is It and Is It Helpful? (Part 3)
In this post I conclude a three-part series on intertextuality. I began by providing a brief history of the term and of... Read More
Intertextuality: What Is It and Is It Helpful? (Part 2)
Previously I began a series on intertextuality by providing a brief history of the term and of the controversies surrounding its meaning.... Read More
Intertextuality: What Is It and Is It Helpful?
Recent weeks have found me immersed in the study of intertextuality, a trendy and cherished buzzword in academe. Defining intertextuality has proved... Read More
An Attempt at Biblical Theology in Poetic Verse
I think it’s fair to say that art can reach the inner person quicker than an outline (though perhaps “art” is a strong... Read More