Welcome to the Biblical Studies section of the Theology Gateway.

According to britannica.com the critical study of biblical literature can be defined as:

"Exegesis, or critical interpretation, and hermeneutics, or the science of interpretive principles, of the Bible have been used by both Jews and Christians throughout their histories for various purposes. The most common purpose has been discovering the truths and values of the Old and New Testaments by means of various techniques and principles, though very often, owing to the exigencies of certain historical conditions, polemical or apologetical situations anticipate the truth or value to be discovered and thus dictate the type of exegesis or hermeneutic to be used. The primary goal, however, is to arrive at biblical truths and values by an unbiassed use of exegesis and hermeneutics."

The Theology Gateway provides specific lists of resources in the field of biblical studies. To begin, use the menu links under the section 'Biblical studies & Theology' on the left.

Introduction to the Areas of Theological Studies

Schaff, Philip; Jackson, Samuel Macauley. Theological propaedeutic; a general introduction to the study of theology, exegetical, historical, systematic, and practical, including encyclopaedia, methodology, and bibliography; a manual for students (1893)