Klein, Blomberg, and Hubbard’s classic textbook, Introduction to Biblical Interpretation, was first published in 1999 (Word), was revised and updated in 2004 (Thomas Nelson), and updated again in 2017 (Zondervan). This workbook serves as a companion to the newest version of the textbook.
The premise for the workbook appears in the first sentence of the introduction: “It’s one thing to read a description about how to solve some problem; it’s another thing to have someone walk you through the process so that you grasp how to do it in a hands-on way” (p. 9). This practical need is addressed in the workbook through the use of three different types of assignments: (1) “Study Questions” are intended to guide students in their critical thinking about specific concepts and issues covered in the textbook (e.g., “What was the role of a prophet in ancient Israel?” Or, “Explain the nature of the three...
