Osborne,
Grant. The Hermeneutical Spiral: A
Comprehensive Introduction to Biblical Interpretation. Downers Grove, IL:
Intervarsity Press, 1991. http://www.amazon.com/The-Hermeneutical-Spiral-Comprehensive-Interpretation/dp/0830828265/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1383079150&sr=8-1&keywords=grant+osborne+hermeneutical+spiral
Introduction
Hermeneutics and Intended Meaning
The Inspiration and Authority of the Scripture
Meaning is Genre-Dependent
The Simplicity and Clarity of Scripture
The Unity and Diversity of Scripture
The Analogy of Scripture
The Progress of Revelation
Expository Preaching
Conclusion
Part
1: General Hermeneutics
1. Context
1.
The Historical Context
2.
The Logical Context
a.
Studying the Whole: Charting a Book
b.
Studying the Parts: Diagramming the Paragraph
c.
Arcing
3.
Rhetorical or Compositional Pattern
2. Grammar
1.
Preliminary Task: Establishing the Text
a.
External criteria
b.
Internal criteria
2.
Grammatical Analysis of the Text
a.
The Historical Development
b.
The Verb System
c.
The Noun System
d.
Prepositions, Particles and Clauses
3.
Exegetical Procedures
3. Semantics
Semantic Fallacies
a.
The Lexical Fallacy
b.
The Root Fallacy
c.
Misuse of Etymology
d.
Misuse of Subsequent Meaning
e.
The One-Meaning Fallacy
f.
Misuse of Parallels
g.
The Disjunctive Fallacy
h.
The Word Fallacy
i.
Ignoring the Context
Basic Semantic Theory
a.
Meaning
b.
Sense and Reference
c.
Structural Linguistics
d.
Context
e.
Deep Structure
f.
Syntax and Semantics
g.
Semantic Range
h.
Connotative Meaning
i.
Paradigmatic Research: Synonymity, Antonymity,
and Componential Analysis
j.
Ambiguity and Double Meaning
Conclusion
4. Syntax
Biblical Transformations
Propositional Display of Philemon 4-7
Performative and Emotive Language
Figures of Speech
a.
Figures of Comparison
b.
Figures of Addition or Fullness of Expression
c.
Incomplete Figures of Speech
d.
Figures Involving Contrast or Understatement
e.
Figures Centering upon Association or Relation
f.
Figures Stressing the Personal Dimension
Conclusion
Biblical Examples
Zephaniah 3.14-17
a.
The joyful response of Israel (vv.14-15)
b.
The Message of Hope (vv. 16-17)
Ephesians 3.16-19
a.
Prayer for Power (vv.16-17a)
b.
Prayer for Insight (3.17b-19a)
c.
Prayer for Fullness (3.19b)
Conclusion
Excursus
on Transformational Grammar
Excursus
on Rhetorical Criticism
5. Historical and Cultural Backgrounds
Areas for research
a.
Geography
b.
Politics
c.
Economics
d.
Military and war
e.
Cultural practices
f.
Religious customs
g.
Summary
Specific Sources for Background Material
a.
Old Testament Allusions
b.
Intertestamental Allusions
c.
Qumran Parallels
d.
Rabbinic Parallels
e.
Hellenistic Parallels
f.
Summary
Sociology as a Tool for Interpreting Scripture
Problems in Sociological Approach
a.
Misuse of the Models
b.
Revisionism
c.
Tendency to Generalize
d.
The Paucity of the Data
e.
Tendency to Debunk the Systems
f.
Reductionism
g.
Theoretical Display
h.
Determinism
i.
Tendency to Disjunctive Theories
Evaluation and Methodology
Part 2
Genre Analysis
6.
Narrative
The Methodology of Narrative Criticism
a.
Implied Author and Narrator
b.
Point of View, Ideology, and Narrative World
c.
Narrative and Story Time
d.
Plot
e.
Characterization
f.
Setting
g.
Implicit Commentary
h.
The Implied Reader
i.
Conclusion
The Weakness of Narrative Criticism
a.
A Dehistoricizing Tendency
b.
Setting Aside the Author
c.
A Denial of Intended or Referential Meaning
d.
Reductionistic and Disjunctive Thinking
e.
The Imposition of Modern Literary Categories
upon Ancient Genres
f.
A Preoccupation with Obscure Theories
g.
Ignoring the Understanding of the Early Church
h.
A Rejection of the Sources behind the Books
i.
Conclusion
Methodological Principles for Studying
Narrative Texts
a.
Structural Analysis
b.
Stylistic Analysis
c.
Redactional Analysis
d.
Exegetical Analysis
e.
Theological Analysis
f.
Contextualization
g.
Use of a Narrative Form for a Sermon
7. Poetry
The Form of Hebrew Poetry
a.
Metrical Patterns
b.
Parallelism
c.
Poetic Language and Imagery
Types
of Poety
a.
War Songs
b.
Love Songs
c.
Lament
d.
Hymns or Praise Songs
e.
Thanksgiving Hymns
f.
Songs of Celebration and Affirmation
g.
Wisdom and Didactic Psalms
Poetry
in the New Testament
Theology
in the Psalms
Hermeneutical
Principles
8.
Wisdom
Characteristics of Wisdom
a.
A Practical Orientation
b.
Dependence on God
c.
Indirect Authority
d.
Creation Theology
The Forms of Wisdom Literature
a.
The Proverb
b.
The Saying
c.
The Riddle
d.
The Admonition
e.
The Allegory
f.
Hymns and Prayers
g.
The Dialogue
h.
The Confession
i.
Onomastics
j.
Beatitudes
Wisdom in the New Testament
Hermeneutical Principles
Excursis:
The History of Wisdom Teaching
9.
Prophecy
The Nature of the Prophetic Role
a.
The Call of the Prophet
b.
The Complex Role of the Prophet
c.
The Characteristics of False Prophets
The Nature of the Prophetic Message
a.
Present and Future Interact
b.
The Revelatory State Differed
c.
The Forms of Prophetic Proclamation Vary
Hermeneutical Principles
10.
Apocalyptic
Formal Features and Characteristics
a.
The Formal Features
b.
Characteristics
The Interpretation of Symbols
Hermeneutical Principles
Excursis:
the Origins of Apocalyptic
11.
Parable
The Meaning and Use of Parables
The Purpose of Parables
The Characteristics of Parables
a.
Earthiness
b.
Conciseness
c.
Major and Minor Points
d.
Repetition
e.
Conclusion at the end
f.
Listener-relatedness
g.
Reversal of Expectation
h.
Kingdom-centered Eschatology
i.
Kingdom Ethics
j.
God and Salvation in Parables
Hermeneutical Principles
Excursis:
The History of Interpretation
12.
Epistle
Letter-Writing in the Ancient World
New Testament Epistles
a.
The Form
b.
Authorship
Hermeneutical Principles
Part
3: Applied Hermeneutics
13.
Biblical Theology
Relationship to Other Disciplines
a.
Biblical Theology and Exegesis
b.
Biblical Theology and Historical Theology
c.
Biblical Theology and Systematic Theology
d.
Biblical Theology and Homiletical Theology
Specific Problems Areas
a.
Unity and Diversity
b.
Tradition History
c.
Theology and Canon
d.
The Analogia Fidei and Progressive Revelation
e.
Authority
f.
History and Theology
g.
Language, Text and Meaning
h.
Old Testament and New Testament
Toward a Methodoloy
a.
The Synthetic Method
b.
The Analytic Method
c.
The History of Religions Method
d.
Diachronic and Tradition-Critical Methods
e.
The Christological Method
f.
The Confessional Method
g.
The Multiplex Method
h.
The Problem of a Unifying Centre
Conclusion
14.
Systematic Theology
The Components of Theological Construction
a.
Scripture
b.
Tradition
c.
Community
d.
Experience
e.
Philosophy
Issues in Theological Construction
a.
Inspiration/Revelation
b.
The Question of Metaphor
c.
Theological Models
d.
Tentativeness and Authority of Theological
Assertions
e.
Theology as Contextualization
f.
Verification or Validation of Theological
Assertions
g.
The Politics of Theological Decision Making
Hermeneutical Principles
15.
Homiletics 1: Contextualization
Biblical Examples
Current Issues
Cultural and Supracultural Norms in Scripture
Hermeneutical Model
a.
General Principles
b.
Specific Principles
Method of Contextualization
Conclusion
16.
Homiletics II: The Sermon
The Place of the Holy Spirit
A Devotional Experience
From Text to Sermon
Principles for Determining Application
Practical Methods for Applying a Text
a.
Focusing the Claims of the Truth
b.
Suggesting Ways and Means
c.
Persuasion and Motivation
Conclusion
a.
Level I: Meaning/Interpretation
b.
Level II: Interpretation/Relevance
c.
Level III: Contextualization/Application
d.
Level IV: Preparing the Sermon
Excursis
on Preparing the Sermon
Excursis
on Style
Appendix
I: The Problem of Meaning: The Issues
The Problem of the Reader and the Text
a.
Author-centered Hermeneutics
b.
The Movement Away from Author-Text: Gadamer
c.
Structuralism
d.
Poststructuralism
e.
Reader-Response Criticism
f.
Deconstruction
g.
Conclusion
Mediating Positions
a.
Paul Ricoeur
b.
David Tracy
c.
Canon-Critical Approaches
d.
Wittgenstein and His Followers
e.
The Return of the Author: Betti, Hirsch, Juhl
Summary
Appendix
2: The Problem of Meaning: Toward a Solution
Meaning and Reference: The Contribution of
Analytic Philosophy
The Sociology of Knowledge, Paradigm Structure,
and Intentionality
a.
Sociology of Knowledge
b.
Paradigm Change and Paradigm Communities
c.
Intentionality
d.
Probability Theory
Propositional Truth and the Logic of
Narrativity
A Field Approach to Hermeneutics
Notes
Bibliography
Subject
Index
Author
Index
Index
to Scripture and Other Ancient Writings
From theopedia at: http://www.theopedia.com/Grant_Osborne
Grant Osborne (b. 1942) is an Arminian Evangelical
theologian.
He has been professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
since 1977. "Prior to coming to Trinity, Osborne taught at Winnipeg
Theological Seminary and the University of Aberdeen. Osborne did undergraduate
work at Taylor University and received the Bachelor of Arts in missions and
pastoral training from Fort Wayne Bible College, the Master of Arts in New
Testament from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and the Doctor of
Philosophy in New Testament from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland. He has
also done academic research at the University of Cambridge, England, and the
University of Marburg, Germany." [1]
Osborne is editor of the IVP New Testament
Commentary series and the Life Application Bible Commentary (Baker). Dr.
Osborne was also one of six editors in charge of the New Living Translation
(1996). He is currently working on a commentary on Matthew for Zondervan. [2]
Multimedia
Publications
·
Romans. IVP New Testament Commentary Series (IVP, 2004)
·
Revelation. Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament
(Baker, 2002)
·
Three Crucial
Questions about the Bible (Baker, 1994)
·
The
Hermeneutical Spiral: A Comprehensive Introduction to Biblical Interpretation (IVP, 1991; 2006)
·
The Resurrection
Narratives (Baker, 1984)
External links
·
Grant Osborne,
Trinity faculty page
Online works
·
The
Christ of the Hebrews and Other Religions (pdf), JETS
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