TY - BOOK AU - Chisholm,Robert B. TI - From exegesis to exposition: a practical guide to using biblical Hebrew SN - 0801021715 AV - BS1171.2 .C55 1998 U1 - 221.4/4 21 PY - 1998/// CY - Grand Rapids, MI PB - Baker Books KW - Bible KW - Old Testament KW - Language, style KW - Criticism, interpretation, etc KW - Homiletical use KW - Hebrew language KW - Grammar N1 - Includes bibliographical references and indexes; Credibility, competence, and confidence -- The necessity of using your Hebrew Bible -- Finding help in the right places -- Tools and power tools -- The most basic question of all -- What is the text? -- Who was right? Alice or Humpty Dumpty? -- How words work and play -- Getting down to the nuts and bolts -- Basics of Hebrew syntax -- Beyond the sentence -- The basic structure of Hebrew narrative and poetry -- Getting beneath the surface -- Narrative and poetry as literature -- Pulling it all together -- An exegetical method outlined and illustrated -- Making it contemporary -- Crossing the bridge from exegesis to exposition -- Why not give it a try? -- Some exercises for you to do N2 - "Many students of biblical Hebrew struggle to connect what they have learned about the language with their current and future ministry. In From Exegesis to Exposition, author Robert Chisholm shows seminarians and seminary-trained pastors how to "preach accurate, informative, and even exciting sermons that are solidly rooted in the Hebrew text and do not require an inordinate amount of time to prepare."" "Chisholm reminds pastors and seminarians that it is never too late to renew their commitment to the importance of using Hebrew in ministry, regain a knowledge of the essentials of the language, and learn how to use the Hebrew Bible effectively. Book jacket."--BOOK JACKET ER -