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Knowing the Scriptures. Rules and Methods of Bible Study
Arthur Tappan Pierson [1837-1911]


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Book Description

Title:
Knowing the Scriptures. Rules and Methods of Bible Study
Authors:
Publication Year:
Location:
London
Publisher:
James Nisbet & Co. Ltd.
Pages:
459
Subjects:
Bible, Hermeneutics, Interpretation
Copyright Holder:
Public domain
Arthur Tappan Pierson [1837-1911], Knowing the Scriptures. Rules and Methods of Bible Study

Table of Contents

  • Introduction
  • Bible Study; Some of its Laws and Methods
    1. Supreme Authority of the Word of God
    2. The High Level of the Word of God
    3. The Identity of the Written and Living Word
    4. The Prophetic Element in Scripture
    5. Structural Form in Scripture
    6. Mutual Relations of the Two Testaments
    7. The Bible as a Book Among Books
    8. Numerical and Mathematical Features
    9. The Law of Grammatical Construction
    10. Bible Versions and Translations
    11. Biblical Names and Titles
    12. Scripture Dialect and Self Definition
    13. Verbal Changes and Variations
    14. Scriptural Precision and Discrimination
    15. Similar and Equivalent Terms
    16. Prominent and Dominant Words and Phrases
    17. Leading Paragraphs and Passages
    18. Summaries of Biblical Truth
    19. Marked Recurrence of Like Language
    20. Refrain and Chorus in Scripture
    21. Thoughts Which Transcend all Speech
    22. Context or Connection
    23. Recurrence of Thought and Idea
    24. Topical Methods of Study
    25. The Totality of Scripture Testimony
    26. Analysis and Synthesis
    27. Combination and Unification
    28. Classification and System
    29. Comparison and Contrast
    30. Systematic and Progressive Teaching
    31. Poetic Parallelism
    32. The Scattered Proverbs of Scripture
    33. Divine Patterns and Enconiums
    34. Legal and Ethical Standards
    35. Miracles and Discourses
    36. The Place and Province of Parables
    37. Biblical Figures of Speech
    38. Typology and Symbolism
    39. Value of Historic Sidelights
    40. Representative Historic Scenes
    41. Links Between the Historical and Ethical
    42. The Illustrative Typical Element
    43. Misunderstandings and Perversions
    44. Dispensations, Ages and Covenants
    45. The Mystical Element and the Mysteries
    46. Occult References and Intimations
    47. Pictorial Helps to Impression
    48. The Humorous Element in Scripture
    49. Finding Hid Treasure in God's Word
    50. Gathering up Fragments
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