By Michael R. Cosby Interpreting Biblical Literature an Introduction to Biblical Studies

by Michael R. Cosby

Written with both professors and students in mind, Interpreting Biblical Literature provides an academically challenging introduction to biblical studies in a style that engages readers. Students and professors alike appreciate the photographs, maps, cartoons and thought-provoking exercises in this full-color textbook.ABOUT THE Michael R. Cosby is Professor of New Testament and Greek at Messiah College, Grantham, PA. Since 1985, he has inspired students to interact with the Bible, teaching them how to interpret biblical texts in their ancient Near Eastern and Mediterranean contexts. Other college textbooks by Cosby include Apostle on the An Inductive Approach to Paul and Portraits of An Inductive Approach to the Gospels.

Genres: School

Unknown Binding

First published August 12, 2013

Reviews

[Ian · Rating 5 out of 5]

I use this book as my primary text when I teach Christian Scripture. While Cosby provides the usual critical approaches, his focus is much more on interpreting the various genres of Scripture.

In addition, one of the features of this book that I liked is that it does not start with Genesis. So, the novice student is not confronted with the difficult interpretive work in week 1 or set up for controversy with the instructor.

By the time the student gets to Genesis, they have learned about poetry, proverbs, wisdom, and narrative. Through this approach they have encountered source and form criticism in more neutral contexts. Of course, the Psalms have sources and genres, etc.

My students rate this book highly at the end of the semester. Give this book a try.

I think it would work in a Church setting as well.