Inductive Study of Scripture

  Sponsors: Fred Long ([email protected]) and Suzanne Nicholson ([email protected])

Sat Nov 23
9:00 - 11:30 AM
Indigo 206 (Second Level) - Hilton Bayfront

The Inductive Study of Scripture (ISS) research group explores the history, philosophy, and application of the Inductive Method of Bible interpretation as developed initially by William Rainey Harper and his student W. W. White, and then developed, adapted, and taught at numerous institutions. Most recently, the method has been comprehensively described in David R. Bauer and Robert A. Traina, Inductive Bible Study (Baker, 2011). This opening session is dedicated to providing an overview and showcase of the IBS approach.

Suzanne Nicholson, Asbury University, Presiding

David R. Bauer, Asbury Theological Seminary
Inductive Biblical Study: An Overview (22 min)

Discussion (8 min)

Fredrick J. Long, Asbury Theological Seminary
Structural Relationships: Observing Meaning-Making Relations across All Levels of Discourse (22 min)

Discussion (8 min)

Abbie Mantor, Bethel University (Indiana)
Does Eliphaz Begin Gently? Utilizing Inductive Study of Scripture to Analyze the Tone and Message of Job 3:3–5:7 (22 min)

Discussion (8 min)

Marshall C. Johns, Claremont School of Theology
One Book and Twelve: A(nother) Case for the Unity of the Book of the Twelve Using Inductive Biblical Studies (22 min)

Discussion (8 min)