Stephen H. Levinsohn is by no means the only SIL International member deserving recognition for significant contributions to the field of biblical studies; all too frequently such work goes unrecognized, even if it is appreciated in some quarters. The goal of this volume is to see that at least in Stephen's case, his work receives the commendation that it deserves. Each of the contributors to this volume has had their ideas challenged or influenced by Levinsohn's work, and each counts it an honor to contribute to a volume honoring him. The caliber of these scholars should dispel any doubts about why we're honoring Stephen's work in this Festschrift; the list of contributors speaks for itself. If you have been wondering exactly what discourse studies has to offer to biblical interpretation, I commend these articles to you as evidence of the dividends that are in store for those who invest the time and effort to enter this field.

Discourse Studies and Biblical Interpretation: A Festschrift in Honor of Stephen H. Levinsohn

Religion & Spirituality

Runge, Steven E.

Christian Books & Bibles

Lexham Press

Study Paul's letter to the Romans with a new kind of commentary. In this volume of the High Definition Commentary series, linguist Steven E. Runge leverages his expertise in discourse analysis to help you understand Paul's presentation of the gospel. You'll follow the flow and structure of Romans, tracing literary and linguistic clues that help identify each passage's big ideas. Stunning graphics visually articulate these ideas and personal illustrations will help you apply them.The High Definition Commentary series helps you discover insights that were once out of reach. Each volume analyzes plot twists, shocking moments, and the development of ideas. Study the Bible as it's always been--in a whole new way.

High Definition Commentary: Romans

Study Paul's letter to the Philippians with a new kind of commentary. In this volume of the High Definition Commentary series, linguist Steven E. Runge leverages his expertise in discourse analysis to help you understand how Paul helped the Philippian church deal with interpersonal conflicts and grow in their relationship with God. You'll follow the flow and structure of Philippians, tracing literary and linguistic clues that help identify each passage's big ideas. Stunning graphics visually articulate these ideas and personal illustrations will help you apply them.The High Definition Commentary series helps you discover insights that were once out of reach. Each volume analyzes plot twists, shocking moments, and the development of ideas. Study the Bible as it's always been--in a whole new way.

High Definition Commentary: Philippians

Study the book of James with a new kind of commentary. This highly visual volume allows you to follow the flow and structure of James, tracing literary and linguistic clues to identify the big ideas in each passage. Stunning graphics further articulate these ideas, and personal illustrations help you apply them, as Steven E. Runge leverages his expertise in discourse analysis to help you understand James' appeal to the church.The High Definition Commentary series helps you discover insights that were once out of reach. Each volume analyzes plot twists, shocking moments, and the development of ideas. Study the Bible as it's always been--in a whole new way.

High Definition Commentary: James

In Discourse Grammar of the Greek New Testament, Steve Runge introduces a function-based approach to language, exploring New Testament Greek grammatical conventions based upon the discourse functions they accomplish. Runge's approach has less to do with the specifics of language and more to do with how humans are wired to process it. 
 The approach is cross-linguistic. Runge looks at how all languages operate before he focuses on Greek. He examines linguistics in general to simplify the analytical process and explain how and why we communicate as we do, leading to a more accurate description of the Greek text. The approach is also function-based--meaning that Runge gives primary attention to describing the tasks accomplished by each discourse feature. 
 This volume does not reinvent previous grammars or supplant previous work on the New Testament. Instead, Runge reviews, clarifies, and provides a unified description of each of the discourse features. That makes it useful for beginning Greek students, pastors, and teachers, as well as for advanced New Testament scholars looking for a volume which synthesizes the varied sub-disciplines of New Testament discourse analysis. 
 With examples taken straight from the Lexham Discourse Greek New Testament, this volume helps readers discover a great deal about what the text of the New Testament communicates, filling a large gap in New Testament scholarship. 
 Each of the 18 chapters contains: 
 * An introduction and overview for each discourse function * A conventional explanation of that function in easy-to-understand language * A complete discourse explanation * Numerous examples of how that particular discourse function is used in the Greek New Testament * A section of application * Dozens of examples, taken straight from the Lexham Discourse Greek New Testament * Careful research, with citation to both Greek grammars and linguistic literature * Suggested reading list for continued learning and additional research

Discourse Grammar of the Greek New Testament: A Practical Introduction for Teaching and Exegesis (English and Greek Edition)

Hendrickson Pub