A Brief Guide to New Testament Interpretation

“Harrisville is a master biblical scholar who has practiced his craft for over seventy-five years. In clear and succinct fashion, he describes the chief methods of biblical analysis, from basic textual criticism and classic practices such as form and redaction criticism to more recent trends beholden to sociology and feminism. He illustrates each method by applying it to specific biblical passages to show the reader how it works. An indispensable handbook for disciplined biblical study.”


—Walter Sundberg, Luther Seminary, emeritus





“This literary and theological gem from Harrisville is a ‘brief guide,’ yet a remarkable contribution to the history of New Testament interpretation. His covering the various disciplines leaves no stone unturned, taking the reader into the fulness of NT studies through the ages. He dedicates his book to his students, who learned from him that the NT event and its witness are inseparably intertwined and provide a hermeneutic that is the basis for preaching and teaching.”


—Paul Berge, Luther Seminary, emeritus





“Once again, we sit at the feet of Roy Harrisville, a master teacher and gifted preacher. Learn what this means: ‘The Christian faith knows no preaching detached from history!’”


—David L. Tiede, Luther Seminary, emeritus