Elements of biblical exegesis: a basic guide for students and ministers Michael J. Gorman [Text]

1. The Task 2. The Text 3. Survey (The First Element) 4. Contextual Analysis (The Second Element): The Historical and Literary Contexts of the Text 5. Formal Analysis (The Third Element): The Form, Structure, and Movement of the Text 6. Detailed Analysis of the Test (The Fourth Element) 7. Synthesis (The Fifth Element) 8. Reflection (The Sixth Element): The Text Today 9. Expansion and Refinement of the Exegesis (The Seventh Element) 10. Exegesis and the Exegete: Errors to Avoid, Discoveries to Make 11. Resources for Exegesis App. A. A Chart of Exegetical Methods: Three Approaches App. B. Practical Guidelines for Writing a Research Exegesis Paper App. C. A Short Sample Exegesis Paper App. D. A Longer Sample Exegesis Paper App. E. Selected Internet Resources for Biblical Studies.