TY - BOOK AU - McQuilkin,J.Robertson TI - Understanding and applying the Bible SN - 9780802490926 AV - BS476 .M35 2009 U1 - 220.601 22 PY - 2009/// CY - Chicago, IL. PB - Moody Publishers KW - Bible KW - Hermeneutics KW - Criticism, interpretation, etc N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. [353]-356) and indexes; Presupposition of biblical interpretation -- Supernaturalistic approaches of premoderns -- The naturalistic approaches of moderns -- The naturalistic approaches of postmoderns -- Dogmatic approaches -- Basic principles for understanding the Bible -- Understanding human language -- Historical, physical, and cultural setting -- A method of word study -- Analyzing thought structure -- Examining the context -- Figurative language -- Parables Hebrew poetry -- Unity of Scripture -- Coherence of truth -- Approach to alleged discrepancies -- Biblical prophecy -- Identifying the audience God intended -- Identifying the response God desires ER -