Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

Abbreviations

Acknowledgements

Introduction to the third edition

Introduction to the revised and expanded edition

Introduction to the first edition

pt. 1 Orientation

The Task

The Text

pt. 2 The Elements

First Element: Survey

Second Element: Contextual Analysis

Third Element: Formal Analysis

Fourth Element: Detailed Analysis

Fifth Element: Synthesis

Sixth Element: Reflection-- Theological Interpretation

Seventh Element: Expansion and refinement

pt. 3 Hints and resources

Exegesis and the exegete

Resources for exegesis

Appendix A: Tables of exegetical methods

Appendix B: Practical guidelines for writing a research exegesis paper

Appendix C: Sample exegesis papers and sample exegetical summary

Appendix D: Selected Internet Resources for Biblical Studies