Gospel-Centered Hermeneutics | Graeme Goldsworthy

Graeme Goldsworthy. Gospel-Centered Hermeneutics: Foundations and Principles of Evangelical Biblical Interpretation. IVP, 2007. 341 pp.

While there are many books on hermeneutics, Graeme Goldsworthy’s perception is that evangelical contributions often do not give sufficient attention to the vital relationship between hermeneutics and theology, both systematic and biblical.

In Gospel-Centered Hermeneutics, Goldsworthy moves beyond a reiteration of the usual arguments to concentrate on the theological questions of presuppositions, and the implications of the Christian gospel for hermeneutics. In doing so, he brings fresh perspectives on some well-worn pathways.

Part I examines the foundations and presuppositions of evangelical belief, particularly with regard to biblical interpretation.

Part II offers a selective overview of important hermeneutical developments from the sub-apostolic age to the present, as a means of identifying some significant influences that have been alien to the gospel.

Part III evaluates ways and means of reconstructing truly gospel-centered hermeneutics.

Goldsworthy’s aim throughout is to commend the much-neglected role of biblical theology in hermeneutical practice, with pastoral concern for the people of God as they read, interpret and seek to live by his written Word.

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Excerpts: TOC | Intro | Ch 1

Reviews: Amazon | IVP | LibraryThing

• Mick Porter, Unveiled Face (12/06) Review
• Miles Van Pelt, Reformation21 (ND) Review
• Mark Traphagen, Westminster Bookstore Reviews (ND) Review
• Justin Buzzard, Buzzard Blog (04–05/07) Review: Ch 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
  
• Paul Shirley, Cup of Coffee Talk (05/07) Review

Extras:

• Articles by Goldsworthy:
  “Hermeneutics and Christ”
  “Ontology and Biblical Theology”
  Review of The Drama of Scripture by Craig G. Bartholomew and Michael W. Goheen
• Interview w. Goldsworthy

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