Evaluate the cultural analysis of an interpreter of Scripture. To interpret the New Testament well, you need to know the cultural and historical background of the New Testament and how to apply that to understand particular texts. You also need to know how to evaluate the work of others to see if their understanding and application of the cultural background is accurate.

Evaluate the cultural analysis of an interpreter of Scripture. To interpret the New Testament well, you need to know the cultural and historical background of the New Testament and how to apply that to understand particular texts. You also need to know how to evaluate the work of others to see if their understanding and application of the cultural background is accurate. You will hear many sermons and teachings in your lifetime proposing ways cultural connections illumine texts. Some will be right. Others will be way off.