Hermeneutics 2, 1962 - 1968

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Theological Issues and Problems of Biblical Interpretation Now Facing the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by John Warwick Montgomery (40 pages) with Appendix: An Illustration of Current Conflict over Proper Principles of Biblical Interpretation (7 pages)
Luthers Exegetischer Grundsatz von der Analogia Fidei by Otto Hof (6 pages)
Exegetical Theology - Old Testament: Reading List for S.T.M. Comprehensive and Th.D. Qualifying Examinations
Exegetical Theology - New Testament: Reading List for Graduate Degree Examinations (1968)
Notes on Meeting of the Hermeneutics Committee (September 30 - October 1, 1966)
The Work of the Hermeneutics Committee (1 page)
References to the Pentateuch in the O. T. (Old Testament) by Walter R. Roehrs (March 24, 1966)
How a Lutheran Minister Received the Gift of the Holy Spirit. Crusade for Christ Reporter (Volume 7:1 | 1962?)
A Prospectus for the Proposed Comprehensive Study on Scripture and Hermeneutics (4 pages + appendix)
Presuppositions Which Have Shaped Hermeneutical Principles and Affected Their Application by Harry A. Huth (99 pages)
Appendix 2: Some Principles to Help Toward the Understanding of Genesis 1-11
A Statement on the Form and Function of the Holy Scriptures. Concordia Theological Monthly (Volume 31:10)
A proposed translation of the American and Foreign Bible Society: Genesis 18
Correspondence regarding College of Presidents Meeting (September 1964) | Ten Questions on the Habel Essay

(1) May Ezekiel 28:12-19 be regarded as "one other tradition of the Fall" which survived Israel?
(2) May Habel properly insist that "it is not necessary to demand that from our perspective of the nature of history every action or speech corresponds precisely to the specific stages or incidents (ipsissima acta) in the first revolt, or the very words (ipsissima verba) involved on the occasion."
(3) Does the "symbolic understanding" of the serpent as the agent or medium for portraying the mystery and nature of temptation more fully emphasize such mystery than a literal interpretation would?
(4) Do the following passages (Revelation 12:9; 20:2; 2 Corinthians 11:3; and Romans 16:20) require a non-symbolic interpretation of "serpent" in Genesis 3?
(5) May Habel properly insist that because the phrase "tree of life" is used elsewhere in the Scripture in a symbolic sense, therefore, it is proper to see the phrase symbolically in Genesis 3?
(6) Is the following conclusion valid: "The tree of knowledge of good and evil represents the boundary or limitation of human knowing and experience with the realm of the divine and any human efforts to break through the barrier...are simultaneously condemned."
(7) What is your reaction to Habel's interpretation of "cherubim" as outlined under "Heavenly Forces and Beings?"
(8) Are there Biblical passages which militate against his interpretation of "Ye Shall Surely Die?"
(9) In his discussion of Messianic prophecy, Habel adopts a wider meaning of the "messianic". Does he do the text of the Scripture an injustice in that way?
(10) Would you identify anthropomorphisms in Genesis 3? Do they say anything to interpreters about the form, or genre, of the narrative?

Does the "symbolic understanding" of the serpent as the agent or medium for portraying the mystery and nature (underline original) of temptation more fully emphasize such mystery than a literal interpretation would? by Fred H. Ilten
[Anthropomorphisms in Genesis 3]. Assignment for College of Presidents (September 1964) by Alfred C. Seltz
[Ipsissima acta and ipsissima verba] by Karl Graesser (August 29, 1964)
A Review of pages 62-66 of The Form and Meaning of the Fall Narrative by Norman C. Habel (4 pages)
Anthropomorphisms: Form or Genre by Buls? (4 pages)
[Analysis of] Essay on pages 49-53 by G. Karkau (August 26, 1964: 2 pages)
Heavenly Forces and Beings by Bernthal (4 pages)
Anthropomorphisms [Genesis 3, form, genre] by Victor L. Behnken (4 pages; September 3, 1964)
Question No. 5 on Dr. Habel's Essay by E. L. Paul (2 pages)
(5) May Habel... by Lewis C. Niemoeller (1 page)
Reaction to Habel's contention: "The tree of knowledge of good and evil represents the boundary or limitation of human knowledge and experience" by Loback [Labeck?]
Re: Question 6 on Habel's Essay by A. E. Behrend
Brief Study for the Meeting of the College or Presidents regarding Habel's use of the term "tree of life" as symbolic by Krueger
[Study of the "Form and Meaning of the Fall Narrative" by Habel] (6 pages; no author)
Paper - College of Presidents [Serpent of Genesis 3 in the New Testament] by Philip L. Fiess (September 1, 1964; 3 pages)
May Ezekiel 28:12-19 be regarded as "One other Tradition of the Fall" which survived in Israel? by Lloyd H. Goetz (August 31, 1964; for discussion only)
[Question] (5) [of Habel's Essay] by Lewis C. Niemoeller (September 1964)
Brief Study for the Meeting of the College of Presidents: "May Dr. Habel insist on using the term "tree of life" in Genesis 2:9 in a symbolical or figurative way..."by Krueger
Assignment No. 4: Revelation 12:9; 20:2; 2 Corinthians 11:3; Romans 16:20 by Walter A. Enge (2 pages)
Question No. 5 on Dr. Habel's Essay by E. L. Paul (2 pages)
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