Exegetical Analysis: A Practical Guide for Applying Biblical Research to the Social Sciences
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2020
Pages: 286
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2020
Pages: 286
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Exegetical Analysis: A Practical Guide for Applying Biblical Research to the Social Sciences delivers a fresh perspective on biblical research. Designed specifically for those who wish to explore biblical principles in the social-scientific context, Exegetical Analysis provides practical and methodological insights that will guide the reader in writing an exegetical research paper from start to finish. Each chapter takes the reader step-by-step through the exegetical research process. Diverging from typical hermeneutical texts, Exegetical Analysis provides visually and mentally stimulating content such as illustrations, charts, figures and concept maps designed not only to teach methodology but also how to apply it. With thought-provoking reflective exercises and content authored by three emerging leaders in the field of biblical research in the social sciences, this book is practical enough for the novice biblical research student and extensive enough for the seasoned scholar.
Exegetical Analysis lives up to its title as a practical guide, being structured around five basic considerations every exegetical researcher should answer:
- Knowing the ‘Whys’: Why am I researching the Bible?
- Discovering the ‘Whats’: What topic will I research?
- Answering the ‘Hows’: How will I research the topic?
- Addressing the ‘So Whats’: What is the point of my research?
- Ending with the ‘Now Whats’: What do I expect my readers to do with my research?
While available in both print and e-book format, the comprehensive e-book format includes six concise videos introducing vital concepts to students as well as instructor resources for every chapter. Whether writing graduate-level exegetical research papers, doctoral dissertations, or exegetical manuscripts, Exegetical Analysis: A Practical Guide for Applying Biblical Research to the Social Sciences is a vital resource for those exploring and applying biblical principles in a variety of social-scientific contexts.
Foreword
Introduction
Part 1 Knowing the “Whys”
Chapter 1 Exegetical Analysis and the Holy Scriptures
Why We Study the Holy Scriptures
Exegetical Analysis Is Scientific
Exegetical Analysis Is Spiritual
Exegetical Analysis Is Applicable
Conclusion
Chapter One Reflective Exercises
Part 2 Discovering the “Whats”
Chapter 2 Choosing What to Study
Starting with a Topic
Choosing the Right Sources
Reviewing the Literature
Selecting the Right Pericope
Writing the Introduction
Constructing the Proper Research Question(s)
Conclusion
Chapter Two Reflective Exercises
Part 3 Answering the “Hows”
Chapter 3 The Various Approaches to “How”
Grammatical–Historical Interpretation
Textual Criticism
Inductive Biblical Analysis
The Interpretive Journey
Genre Analysis
Conclusion
Chapter Three Reflective Exercises
Chapter 4 Timing Matters—Dealing with Authorship and Dating
Determining the Author
Determining the Audience
Determining the Date
Determining the Purpose
Conclusion
Chapter Four Reflective Exercises
Chapter 5 Why Socio-Rhetorical Analysis?
It Is Scientific
It Is Systematic
It Is Holistic
Conclusion
Chapter Five Reflective Exercises
Chapter 6 Working Through Socio-Rhetorical Analysis—Inner Texture
Textual Units
Repetitive Patterns
Progressive Patterns
Opening-Middle-Closing Patterns
Argumentative Patterns
Sensory-Aesthetic Patterns
An Example from John 21
Conclusion
Chapter Six Reflective Exercises
Chapter 7 Working Through Socio-Rhetorical Analysis—Intertexture
Oral-Scribal Intertexture
Cultural Intertexture
Social Intertexture
Historical Intertexture
Reciprocal Intertexture
Conclusion
Chapter Seven Reflective Exercises
Chapter 8 Working Through Socio-Rhetorical Analysis—Social and Cultural Texture
Social and Cultural Texture Method
Specific Social Topics (Worldview—From Conversionist to Utopian)
Interpretation
Application
Example
Common Social and Cultural Topics
Final Cultural Categories
Application
Conclusion
Chapter Eight Reflective Exercises
Chapter 9 Working Through Socio-Rhetorical Analysis—Ideological Texture
Individual Locations
Relation to Groups
Modes of Intellectual Discourse
Spheres of Ideology
Seeing the Picture
What Is Love? An Analysis of 1 Corinthians 13
Conclusion
Chapter Nine Reflective Exercises
Chapter 10 Working Through Socio-Rhetorical Analysis—Sacred Texture
Deity
Holy Person
Spirit Being
Divine History or Eschatology
Human Redemption
Human Commitment
Religious Community
Ethics
Application
Conclusion
Chapter Ten Reflective Exercises
Chapter 11 Treating the Text as a Data Source
The Use of Qualitative Analysis
Types of Qualitative Analysis
Results of Qualitative Analysis
The Holy Spirit in Interpretation
Interpretation’s Effect on the Interpreter
Conclusion
Chapter Eleven Reflective Exercises
Part 4 Addressing the “So Whats”
Chapter 12 Moving from Interpretation to Application
Revisiting the Research Question(s)
Recognizing Our Own Biases
Applying the Text to the Context
Conclusion
Chapter Twelve Reflective Exercises
Part 5 Ending with the “Now Whats”
Chapter 13 The Potential for Future Research to Bridge Theory and Practice
Theory and Theology
The Chicken or the Egg?
Conclusion
Chapter Thirteen Reflective Exercises
Appendices
Appendix A Choosing What to Study
Appendix B Example of Inductive Bible Analysis
Definition of Terms
Resources for Further Study
List of References
List of Scripture References
About the Authors
Joshua currently serves Regent University as an adjunct professor in the School of Business & Leadership lending his expertise in the fields of exegetical analysis and ecclesial leadership to the PhD in Organizational Leadership and Doctor of Strategic Leadership programs as instructor and dissertation chair in the ecclesial leadership concentration. For the past 14 years, he has served as senior pastor, regional overseer, and conference speaker. He has published and presented exegetical research on contemporary leadership at several academic conferences. He has edited and contributed to three academic books. He teaches at multiple institutions throughout the United States and South America having students on five continents. He serves as the Editor of the Journal of Biblical Perspectives in Leadership and Chair of Regent University’s Regent Roundtables Biblical Studies Roundtable. His research interests include biblical leadership, the Pastoral Epistles, Christian spirituality, moral and ethical development, authentic leadership, and developing ethical organizational mission and vision.
Steven is the President of Grace College of Divinity in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in theology, leadership, and practical ministry. He is also an adjunct professor in Regent University’s DSL program. Prior to this, he had 23 years of experience in ecclesial leadership as a pastor. In addition, he has worked in the area of missions establishing leadership training centers in different countries from Latin America to Eastern Europe. His research has been in the areas of exegetical analysis, organizational leadership, biblical leadership, servant leadership, church history, oral cultures, ethics, and church development. He has written two books on Christian leadership and has written several journal articles. These journal articles have included Organizational Learning and Organizational Leadership: Some Paramount Considerations for the Global CEO, Integral Biblical Leadership and The Spirit of Service: Reexamining Servant Leadership in the Gospel of Mark. His dissertation was recognized as “Outstanding Dissertation of the Year” by Regent University in 2012.
Russell is an associate professor of Pastoral Ministries at Toccoa Falls College in Georgia. He is also an instructor in Regent University’s online PhD, DSL, and undergraduate programs. Prior to entering the academic field, he acquired nearly 15 years of experience in ecclesial leadership. Prior to that, he had nearly 15 years of leadership experience as a corporate trainer and a small business owner. His research has spanned the topics of exegetical analysis, organizational leadership, follower development, mentoring, development of ritual translation, and discipleship. He has contributed chapters to multiple books on Christian leadership. Journal publications have included, among others, Mentoring and Tutoring, Downside Review, Evangelical Review of Theology, Journal of Applied Christian Leadership, and Great Commission Research Journal. His dissertation was recognized by Regent University as “Outstanding Dissertation of the Year, 2013.” He has received the Vulcan Teaching Excellence Award (2015), TFC Faculty Scholar of the Year Award (2018), and TFC Faculty of Impact Award (2019). He is the Editor of the Theology of Leadership Journal.