Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Introduction : the need to interpret -- The basic tool : a good translation -- The Epistles : learning to think contextually -- The Epistles : the hermeneutical questions -- The Old Testament narratives : their proper use -- Acts : the question of historical precedent -- The Gospels : one story, many dimensions -- The parables : do you get the point? -- The law(s) : covenant stipulations for Israel -- The Prophets : enforcing the covenant in Israel -- The Psalms : Israel's prayers and ours -- Wisdom : then and now -- The Revelation : images of judgment and hope.

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