After laying the necessary foundation, Let the Reader Understand provides examples of how, and how not, to interpret Scripture. It suggests ways to understand the Bible's various literary genres: theological history, law, poetry, prophecy, parables, epistles, and apocalyptic. And it demonstrates how to apply Scripture to worship, witness, and guidance. This new edition discusses trends and movements influencing biblical interpretation during the last ten years. The first edition was published by Victor Books in 1994.

"A fresh and insightful study of hermeneutics. This work is scintillating in its scholarship." R.C. Sproul

"The best introduction to biblical hermeneutics for serious seminarians and other students of the Bible ... Each section presents profound concepts simply and clearly." Bruce Waltke

"A comprehensive yet understandable presentation of the interpretive process." Daryl Boyne and Roy Zuck, Bibliotheca Sacra

Dan McCartney (Ph.D., Westminster Theological Seminary) is professor of New Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, where he has taught since 1983. He is also the author of Why Does it Have to Hurt? and a contributor to several reference works.

Charles Clayton has been executive director of World Vision UK since 1989.