Richard L. Schultz

I Will Surely Multiply Your Offspring

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

Foreword

“In I Will Surely Multiply Your Offspring, Jamie Viands traces a foundational theological theme through the Hebrew Bible, analyzing every pertinent text, considering intertextual relationships and influences, and synthesizing his theological findings. This first comprehensive study of the 'progeny promise' examines its roots in the creational and covenantal blessings of the Pentateuch and its development in the Former Prophets and Writings before highlighting its creative employment by the Latter Prophets.”

Mormon Hermeneutics

World Religions

“Hans-Georg Gadamer meets the Book of Mormon! Jeffrey Krohn utilizes the framework of critical realism and the insights of modern philosophical hermeneutics in conducting an insightful analysis of five characteristic but overlapping ways in which the LDSs ‘use’ (i.e., reinterpret) the Bible, citing numerous textual examples to support his critique. He also helpfully discusses the foundational interpretive assumptions and ‘systemic parameters’ that guide LDS engagement with biblical texts.”

One Bible, Many Versions

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Drawing on fascinating insights from his Bible translation work among the Lamogai people of Papua New Guinea and on hundreds of carefully collated examples from leading English versions, Dave Brunn demonstrates persuasively that, in translating the Bible, meaning should trump form--and usually does, regardless of the translators' theoretical preferences. Emphasizing the shared translation techniques and the complementary value of available English translations, he issues a much-needed plea to value these rich resources for better understanding God's Word rather than continuing to argue about the 'right' way to translate it.”

The Most Misused Verses in the Bible

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Eric Bargerhuff demonstrates that many well-known verses are commonly misunderstood and, consequently, misused. He explains how attending to historical, cultural, and literary context, word meaning, genre, and translation options can help us avoid interpretation and application errors and gain a deeper appreciation of the Bible’s purpose and message.”