If there was a single book that, in one fell swoop, helped to deal with lots of poor biblical interpretation, and that every Christian should own, it would be D.A. Carson’s Exegetical Fallacies. For most people, this book will shatter what they thought they knew about Bible study and Bible passages. For others, it will strengthen their growing understanding of the biblical text. For yet others, it will help the beginner avoid the mistakes made by those who have come before them. Here are just a few quotes from the back cover:
“If given the attention it deserves, Exegetical Fallacies will make its readers more careful and honest expositors of the Bible” – Gerald Mattingly, the (Cincinnati) Seminary Review
“This book…is a must for teachers, pastors, and serious Bible Students. Carson’s methodological approach is full of wisdom, it is penetrating, and it is clearly expressed.” - Tomas Schreiner, Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society
“[It is]well written, easy to read, and thought-provoking. It is highly recommended to all who truly desire to handle accurately the word of truth (2 Tim 2:15)” – Jeff Guimont, Grace Theological Journal
You know that a book is foundational and a must-have when other hermeneutics, inductive study, and Biblical interpretation books footnote it. That is true of this book. This book is a keystone work that was foundational when I (Raleigh) started studying God's word more seriously and it is one that every Christian should have in their library. If every Christian learned the content in its pages, then obviously poor or incorrect exegesis would be far less acceptable. If you learn the contents of this book well, you will be on a good track to being a thoughtful reader and listener of teachers, pastors, fellow brothers & sisters, and you will be on the path to avoiding all-too-common misinterpretations. This book is simply necessary to any serious Student of the Bible.
Avoiding Mistakes in Exegesis
If there was a single book that, in one fell swoop, helped to deal with lots of poor biblical interpretation, and that every Christian should own, it would be D.A. Carson’s Exegetical Fallacies. For most people, this book will shatter what they thought they knew about Bible study and Bible passages. For others, it will strengthen their growing understanding of the biblical text. For yet others, it will help the beginner avoid the mistakes made by those who have come before them. Here are just a few quotes from the back cover:
“If given the attention it deserves, Exegetical Fallacies will make its readers more careful and honest expositors of the Bible” – Gerald Mattingly, the (Cincinnati) Seminary Review
“This book…is a must for teachers, pastors, and serious Bible Students. Carson’s methodological approach is full of wisdom, it is penetrating, and it is clearly expressed.” - Tomas Schreiner, Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society
“[It is]well written, easy to read, and thought-provoking. It is highly recommended to all who truly desire to handle accurately the word of truth (2 Tim 2:15)” – Jeff Guimont, Grace Theological Journal
You know that a book is foundational and a must-have when other hermeneutics, inductive study, and Biblical interpretation books footnote it. That is true of this book. This book is a keystone work that was foundational when I (Raleigh) started studying God's word more seriously and it is one that every Christian should have in their library. If every Christian learned the content in its pages, then obviously poor or incorrect exegesis would be far less acceptable. If you learn the contents of this book well, you will be on a good track to being a thoughtful reader and listener of teachers, pastors, fellow brothers & sisters, and you will be on the path to avoiding all-too-common misinterpretations. This book is simply necessary to any serious Student of the Bible.