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Grasping God’s Word: A Hands-On Approach to Reading, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible, by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays. Reviewed by: Peter VanDerSchaaf

Charles Terpstra·2013-10-15
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This review examines J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays' textbook on biblical hermeneutics, which teaches believers how to read, interpret, and apply Scripture using practical tools and genre-specific guidelines. The reviewer affirms the authors' sound instruction on understanding texts within their contexts and the broader biblical narrative, making it a valuable resource for college and seminary students seeking to develop skill in biblical interpretation.

Grasping God's Word: A Hands-On Approach to Reading, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible, by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays. Zondervan Publishing, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Copyright, 2012 third ed., 506 pages. [Reviewed by Peter VanDerSchaaf.] J Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays are professors of Bible at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. In Grasping God's Word they set out to fill the gap that exists between popular guides to under­standing the Bible and the...

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Charles Terpstra
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2013-10-15

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