Excavating the Bible/Masterclass #13: How to Properly Study and Interpret the Bible

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Masterclass #13: How to Properly Study and Interpret the Bible

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Instead of simply reading the Bible, we need to ingest it. When each word in a passage is studied from within its original cultural and linguistic context, the passage will come to life in a way never seen before. Mr. Benner offers valuable insights and suggestions on how to properly interpret the Bible, helping readers gain a richer and more accurate understanding of its teachings.

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About the Author

JEFF A. BENNER desires to assist his readers with proper Biblical interpretation, based on the original cultural and linguistic context of the Bible, a key ingredient to Biblical studies that is often ignored, so they may gain a deeper understanding and insight into the intended meaning of the words of the Scriptures. To this end, he has dedicated over 30 years of research, documenting the connections between the language of the Bible and the culture in which it was written.

Contents

How to Study the Bible

This section will provide an in-depth look at the Hebrew language and culture, emphasizing how understanding the original context can enhance interpretation of the Bible, and offer tools like Strong's Dictionary, concordances, and interlinear Bibles to explore the nuances of the Hebrew text.

Why and How to Study the Hebrew Language and Culture?
    Preview
    Is Strong’s Dictionary Enough?
      Preview
      How to use a Bible Concordance and Dictionary
      • 6 mins
      • 300 MB
      Preview
      How to use an Electronic Concordance and Dictionary
      • 7 mins
      • 590 MB
      Preview
      Bible Programs
      • 5 mins
      • 236 MB
      The Basics of Interlinear Bibles
      • 7 mins
      • 206 MB
      Preview
      Using Interlinear Bibles (Part 1)
      • 6 mins
      • 240 MB
      Using Interlinear Bibles (Part 2)
      • 5 mins
      • 179 MB

      How to Interpret the Bible

      This section will explore the crucial role of cultural context, the Hebrew language, and Hebraic thought in biblical interpretation, advocating for a deeper understanding beyond modern Western perspectives, and utilizing tools like PaRDeS for richer textual analysis.

      The Importance of Proper Biblical Interpretation
        Theological Filters
          Interpreting Words through the Culture
          • 9 mins
          • 30.9 MB
          The Three Keys to Proper Biblical Interpretation (Part 1)
          • 8 mins
          • 15.3 MB
          The Three Keys to Proper Biblical Interpretation (Part 3)
          • 10 mins
          • 20.6 MB
          The Three Keys to Proper Biblical Interpretation (Part 2)
          • 9 mins
          • 18.1 MB
          Using PaRDeS for Biblical Interpretation

            Textual Criticism

            This section will delve into biblical textual criticism, comparing ancient manuscripts in Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic to determine the most accurate original wording, as seen in variations in passages like Genesis 4:8, Deuteronomy 32:8, Psalm 22:17, and Isaiah 7:14.

            Biblical Textual Criticism
              Psalm 22:17 - "Like a lion" or "they pierced?"
                "Sons of Israel" or "Sons of God"
                • 3 mins
                • 2.69 MB
                Textual Criticism of Isaiah 7:14
                • 6 mins
                • 14.2 MB
                Demonstrating Textual Criticism
                • 6 mins
                • 20.7 MB
                The KJV vs. the Septuagint

                  Biblical Study Resources

                  This section will examine various lexicons and their use in understanding the Hebrew Bible, highlighting the importance of knowing the Hebrew alphabet and root words to accurately interpret the nuances of the text and cultural context.

                  Gesenius Lexicon
                  • 3 mins
                  • 158 MB
                  Brown-Driver-Briggs Lexicon
                  • 3 mins
                  • 257 MB
                  Benjamin Davidsons Lexicon
                  • 2 mins
                  • 121 MB
                  About the Ancient Hebrew Lexicon
                  • 4 mins
                  • 183 MB
                  Using the Ancient Hebrew Lexicon
                  • 5 mins
                  • 282 MB

                  Quiz

                  Quiz: How to Properly Study and Interpret the Bible