Stanley E. Porter is a distinguished scholar whose work delves deeply into foundational aspects of Christian theology and biblical studies. With a focus on New Testament texts and their linguistic and historical background, Porter offers readers incisive perspectives on the formation of early Christianity. His approach blends rigorous academic inquiry with clear articulation, making complex biblical concepts accessible to a broad audience. His writings are valued for their depth and ability to illuminate the enduring significance of New Testament scriptures.
Five experts in biblical hermeneutics gather here to state and defend their approach to the discipline. Contributors include: Craig Blomberg with the historical-critical/grammatical approach, Richard Gaffin with the redemptive-historical approach, Scott Spencer with the literary/postmodern approach, Robert Wall with the canonical approach and Merold Westphal with the philosophical/theological approach.
A renowned biblical scholar offers an accessible introduction to hermeneutics to help students and pastors better interpret and understand God's Word.
2013 Word Guild Award (Biblical Studies) A recognized expert in New Testament Greek offers a historical understanding of the writing, transmission, and translation of the New Testament and provides cutting-edge insights into how we got the New Testament in its ancient Greek and modern English forms. In part responding to those who question the New Testament's reliability, Stanley Porter rigorously defends the traditional goals of textual criticism: to establish the original text. He reveals fascinating details about the earliest New Testament manuscripts and shows that the textual evidence supports an early date for the New Testament's formation. He also explores the vital role translation plays in biblical understanding and evaluates various translation theories. The book offers a student-level summary of a vast amount of historical and textual information.