For many Bible readers who are asked to "perform exegesis" on an Old Testament passage, the instruction remains somewhat mysterious. Where does one begin? What approach should one adopt? Written in a pragmatic spirit, this work guides the reader by offering concrete methods illustrated with numerous examples, all accompanied by references to well-chosen resources, including those on the Internet. The book concludes with practical advice on moving from exegesis to sermon. Preachers, students, and other attentive readers of the Bible will find an opportunity to update their knowledge of exegetical techniques.
This book invites readers to a progressive initiation. The first level, accessible without knowledge of Hebrew, addresses the following themes: literary genre, literary context, geographical, historical, and sociocultural context, structure, narrative analysis, intertextuality, canonical context, and reception. The second level examines translation, textual criticism, and redaction analysis.