In Houses of the Interpreter, David Lyle Jeffrey explores the terrain of the cultural history of biblical interpretation. But Jeffrey does not merely rest content to chart biblical scholarship and how it has both influenced and been influenced by culture. Instead, he chooses to focus upon the ‘art’ of Biblical interpretation–how sculptors, musicians, poets, novelists, and painters have ‘read’ the Bible. By so doing, Jeffrey clearly demonstrates that such cultural interpretation ...
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Preface and Acknowledgement
PART ONE: Scripture in the House of Theology
1. How Firm a Foundation…?
2. Masterplot and Meaning in Biblical Narrative
3. Self-Examination a...
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David Lyle Jeffrey is Distinguished Professor of Literature and the Humanities at Baylor University. Jeffrey earned his Ph.D. from Princeton University and is also the ...