Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction : interpreting the Bible / C. Hassell Bullock -- Interpreting the Pentateuch : Deuteronomy 4:1-24 / Samuel J. Schultz -- Interpreting the historical books : II Samuel 1:17-21; 2:1-4, 12-16 / James E. Jennings -- Interpreting wisdom literature : Proverbs 2:16; 8:22-31 / Herbert M. Wolf -- Interpreting the songs of Israel : Psalm 2 / C. Hassell Bullock -- Interpreting the prophets : Isaiah 1:21-2:5 / Samuel J. Schultz -- Interpreting the synoptic Gospels : Mark 3:1-6 / Walter A. Elwell -- Interpreting the Johannine literature : John 3:1-15 / Steven Barabas -- Interpreting Luke-Acts : Acts 1:1-11 / Morris A. Inch -- Interpreting the Pauline Epistles : II Corinthians 4:7-5:10 / Arthur A. Rupprecht -- Interpreting the Epistle to the Hebrews : Hebrews 3:7-4:11 / Donald A. Hagner -- Interpreting the Petrine literature : I Peter 3:1-6 / Norman R. Ericson -- Interpreting Apocalyptic literature : Revelation 6-7 / Gilbert G. Bilezikian.