Table of Contents

Abbreviations ix

Acknowledgments xiii

Introduction to the Third Edition xv

Introduction to the Revised and Expanded Edition (2009) xvii

Introduction to the First Edition (2001) xix

Part 1 Orientation

1 The Task 3

2 The Text 37

Part 2 The Elements

3 First Element: Survey 69

4 Second Element: Contextual Analysis 75

5 Third Element: Formal Analysis 89

6 Fourth Element: Detailed Analysis 109

7 Fifth Element: Synthesis 139

8 Sixth Element: Reflection-Theological Interpretation 153

9 Seventh Element: Expansion and Refinement 189

Part 3 Hints and Resources

10 Exegesis and the Exegete 199

11 Resources for Exegesis 205

Appendix A Tables of Exegetical Methods 259

Appendix B Practical Guidelines for Writing a Research Exegesis Paper 267

Appendix C Sample Exegesis Papers and Sample Exegetical Summary 273

Appendix D Selected Internet Resources for Biblical Studies 315

Index 321