Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-313) and indexes.
pt. 1. Venturing into biblical studies -- pt. 2. Respecting the traditions reasonably -- pt. 3. Reading the scriptures responsibly.
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A comprehensive manual for anyone wishing to become competent in reading and understanding the Scriptures of the Judeo-Christian tradition. The chapters of this book introduce the reader to all aspects of biblical studies. They guide the reader through the maze, from 'Venturing In' to 'Negotiated Reading'. There are sections on, for example, considering the self-consciousness of the reader/interpreter, the interaction of the tradition with the text of Scripture through the ages, the various literary genres together with the principal forms within the larger biblical documents, ways of reading t.