Introduction : the need to interpret -- The basic tool-- a good translation -- The Epistles-- learning to think contextually -- The Epistles-- the hermeneutical question -- The Old Testament narratives-- their proper use -- Acts-- the problem of historical precedent -- The Gospels-- one story, many dimensions -- The parables-- do you get the point? -- The law(s)-- covenant stipulations for Israel -- The prophets-- enforcing the covenant in Israel -- The Psalms-- Israel's prayers and ours -- Wisdom-- then and now -- The Revelation-- images of judgment and hope -- Appendix : the evaluation and use of commentaries.