Three Levels of Contextualization Incorporating the text into

Circles of Context Paragraph Text Pericope

Circles of Context Section Paragraph Text Pericope chapter

Circles of Context Book Section Paragraph Text Pericope chapter

Circles of Context Author Book Section Paragraph Text Pericope chapter

Circles of Context Author Book Section Paragraph Text Pericope chapter Covenant

Covenant Definition: a legal agreement between two unequal parties where the greater establishes the

Dangers to Context Memorizing individual verses

Dangers to Context Memorizing individual verses Attitude of quasi magical formula of verses (power

Identifying the Purpose of a Book Sometimes it’s clearly stated (Jn 20: 31; Lk

Special Consideration A book may have multiple purposes

Special Consideration A book may have multiple purposes It’s purpose may be disputed

Special Consideration A book may have multiple purposes It’s purpose may be disputed Specialists,

Structuralism: The Plan of the Book Authors structure their books differently:

Structuralism: The Plan of the Book Authors structure their books differently: n Some are

Structuralism: The Plan of the Book Authors structure their books differently: n n Some

Various Structural Arrangements Chronological: Gen. , Exod. , Josh. , 1 & 2 Kings,

Literary Devices Parallels: Genesis 1 -2; Psalms; Lk 15

Literary Devices Parallels: Genesis 1 -2; Psalms; Lk 15 Inclusio: Genesis 37 -39; Mk

Identifying Contextual Parameters: Look for change and repetition Grammatical Clues

Identifying Contextual Parameters: Look for change and repetition Grammatical Clues n Transitional conjunctions

Identifying Contextual Parameters: Look for change and repetition Grammatical Clues n n Transitional conjunctions

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Three Levels of Contextualization – Incorporating the text into your personal setting

Three Levels of Contextualization – Incorporating the text into your personal setting Historical Context – Author, Recipient, Date, Situation.

Three Levels of Contextualization – Incorporating the text into your personal setting Historical Context – Author, Recipient, Date, Situation. Text Surrounding a Passage ü ü ü Purpose of the book Structure: Genre & Plan Immediate Context

Circles of Context Text

Circles of Context Paragraph Text Pericope

Circles of Context Section Paragraph Text Pericope chapter

Circles of Context Book Section Paragraph Text Pericope chapter

Circles of Context Author Book Section Paragraph Text Pericope chapter

Circles of Context Author Book Section Paragraph Text Pericope chapter Covenant

Covenant Definition: a legal agreement between two unequal parties where the greater establishes the terms. Terms: Blessings for fidelity and curses for infidelity. Context: The terms of one covenant do not necessarily apply to others. Covenants: Adam, Abraham, Moses, David, Jesus (Blood).

Dangers to Context

Dangers to Context Memorizing individual verses

Dangers to Context Memorizing individual verses Attitude of quasi magical formula of verses (power verses worn as amulets)

Dangers to Context Memorizing individual verses Attitude of quasi magical formula of verses (power verses worn as amulets) Concordance Work

Dangers to Context Memorizing individual verses Attitude of quasi magical formula of verses (power verses worn as amulets) Concordance Work Claiming promises or commands not made to you. Axiom #2: Context is King (of interpretation)

Identifying the Purpose of a Book

Identifying the Purpose of a Book Sometimes it’s clearly stated (Jn 20: 31; Lk 1: 1 -4; 1 Jn 5: 13; Prov 1: 1 -6; Eccl 12: 13)

Identifying the Purpose of a Book Sometimes it’s clearly stated (Jn 20: 31; Lk 1: 1 -4; 1 Jn 5: 13; Prov 1: 1 -6; Eccl 12: 13) Flow of thought

Identifying the Purpose of a Book Sometimes it’s clearly stated (Jn 20: 31; Lk 1: 1 -4; 1 Jn 5: 13; Prov 1: 1 -6; Eccl 12: 13) Flow of thought Sometimes it is implied: n n Selection or placement of details Hortatory or parenthetical comments

Special Consideration A book may have multiple purposes

Special Consideration A book may have multiple purposes It’s purpose may be disputed

Special Consideration A book may have multiple purposes It’s purpose may be disputed Specialists, such as teachers, commentaries or even personal memorization, can help.

Structuralism: The Plan of the Book Authors structure their books differently:

Structuralism: The Plan of the Book Authors structure their books differently: n Some are meticulous (Mt, Lk/Acts, Heb, Rev)

Structuralism: The Plan of the Book Authors structure their books differently: n n Some are meticulous (Mt, Lk/Acts, Heb, Rev) Others have little order (James, Prov. , Psa).

Structuralism: The Plan of the Book Authors structure their books differently: n n Some are meticulous (Mt, Lk/Acts, Heb, Rev) Others have little order (James, Prov. , Psa). Outlining is the best way to see the order: n Don’t strictly follow verse divisions. They come from the 13 th century and don’t always work well.

Structuralism: The Plan of the Book Authors structure their books differently: n n Some are meticulous (Mt, Lk/Acts, Heb, Rev) Others have little order (James, Prov. , Psa). Outlining is the best way to see the order: n n Don’t strictly follow verse divisions. They come from the 13 th century and don’t always work well. Poor examples: Acts 8: 1; Eph 5: 21; Isa 53: 1; 2 Cor 2: 1

Various Structural Arrangements Chronological: Gen. , Exod. , Josh. , 1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Chron. , Ezra, Esther; or Geographical : Neh. , Jonah, Acts

Various Structural Arrangements Chronological: Gen. , Exod. , Josh. , 1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Chron. , Ezra, Esther; or Geographical : Neh. , Jonah, Acts Biographical: Ruth, 1 & 2 Samuel, Matthew, Mark, Luke, John Legal: Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy. Cyclical: Judges, Job, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs Letters: Rom. , 1 & 2 Cor, Gal. , Eph. , Phil. , Col. , 1 & 2 Thess. , 1 & 2 Tim. , Titus, Philemon, Heb. , 1 & 2 Peter, 1— 3 John, Jude Wisdom/Poetry: Psa. , Prov. , Ecclesiastes, Lamentations

Literary Devices Parallels: Genesis 1 -2; Psalms; Lk 15

Literary Devices Parallels: Genesis 1 -2; Psalms; Lk 15 Inclusio: Genesis 37 -39; Mk 11: 12 -25

Literary Devices Parallels: Genesis 1 -2; Psalms; Lk 15 Inclusio: Genesis 37 -39; Mk 11: 12 -25 Chiasm: Mt 13

Literary Devices Parallels: Genesis 1 -2; Psalms; Lk 15 Inclusio: Genesis 37 -39; Mk 11: 12 -25 Chiasm: Mt 13 Acrostic: Prov 31: 10 -31; Psa 119; 145; Lam 2

Literary Devices Parallels: Genesis 1 -2; Psalms; Lk 15 Inclusio: Genesis 37 -39; Mk 11: 12 -25 Chiasm: Mt 13 Acrostic: Prov 31: 10 -31; Psa 119; 145; Lam 2 Parallelism: Lk/Acts

Literary Devices Parallels: Genesis 1 -2; Psalms; Lk 15 Inclusio: Genesis 37 -39; Mk 11: 12 -25 Chiasm: Mt 13 Acrostic: Prov 31: 10 -31; Psa 119; 145; Lam 2 Parallelism: Lk/Acts Ascending/Descending: Judges

Identifying Contextual Parameters: Look for change and repetition Grammatical Clues

Identifying Contextual Parameters: Look for change and repetition Grammatical Clues n Transitional conjunctions

Identifying Contextual Parameters: Look for change and repetition Grammatical Clues n n Transitional conjunctions Change in verb tense

Identifying Contextual Parameters: Look for change and repetition Grammatical Clues n n Transitional conjunctions Change in verb tense Narrative Clues:

Identifying Contextual Parameters: Look for change and repetition Grammatical Clues n n Transitional conjunctions Change in verb tense Narrative Clues: n Change in time, persons, or place

Identifying Contextual Parameters: Look for change and repetition Grammatical Clues n n Transitional conjunctions Change in verb tense Narrative Clues: n n Change in time, persons, or place Repeated term, phrase or proposition

Identifying Contextual Parameters: Look for change and repetition Grammatical Clues n n Transitional conjunctions Change in verb tense Narrative Clues: n n n Change in time, persons, or place Repeated term, phrase or proposition Repeated thought