Let The Ancient Stories Live: Using Narrative Analysis And A Christ-Centered Hermeneutic For Preaching Old Testament Narratives

Mark Pluimer

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Let The Ancient Stories Live: Using Narrative Analysis And A Christ-Centered Hermeneutic For Preaching Old Testament Narratives

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Mark Pluimer. Let The Ancient Stories Live: Using Narrative Analysis And A Christ-centered Hermeneutic For Preaching Old Testament Narratives. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/1d2a9f5c-4dcb-4fba-b695-b14047e28994.

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M. Pluimer. Let The Ancient Stories Live: Using Narrative Analysis And A Christ-Centered Hermeneutic For Preaching Old Testament Narratives. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/1d2a9f5c-4dcb-4fba-b695-b14047e28994

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Mark Pluimer. Let The Ancient Stories Live: Using Narrative Analysis And A Christ-Centered Hermeneutic For Preaching Old Testament Narratives. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/1d2a9f5c-4dcb-4fba-b695-b14047e28994.

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This project sought to increase the competence of preachers and Bible teachers to preach or teach from Old Testament narratives in a way that is both Christ-centered and faithful to the original intent of the narrative. To achieve this goal, the project explored mainly two key topics: narrative analysis and a Christ-centered hermeneutic. Guided by the principles and tools of narrative analysis, preachers and Bible teachers are able to discern the main message of narratives as originally intended by the biblical author. Guided by the principles and tools of a Christ-centered hermeneutic, preachers and Bible teachers are able to connect the message of narratives to Christ authentically, without distorting or violating the original intent of the narrative. These considerations of narrative analysis and a Christ-centered hermeneutic culminated in a working three-step method for handling Old Testament narratives faithfully in preaching or teaching. The project implemented the proposed principles by developing a manual, the content of which was taught in a twelve-hour course to a group of preachers and Bible teachers. Pre-course competence was assessed and compared to post-course competence by means of a focus group, surveys, a course evaluation, and written work on assigned Old Testament narrative texts. The results showed a demonstrable increase in competence among participants. The principles and tools presented in the manual/course were shown to be valuable for helping preachers and Bible teachers to preach or teach from Old Testament narratives in a way that is both Christ-centered and faithful to the original intent of the narrative.

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