Background
Berry, Donald Kent was born on April 29, 1953 in Gary, Indiana, United States. Son of Dixie Claude and Opal Marie (Petty) Berry.
- Photos
- Works
- Photos
- Works
book
The Psalms and Their Readers: Interpretive Strategies for Psalm 18 (JSOT Supplement)
( A reader-oriented approach provides a substantially new...)
A reader-oriented approach provides a substantially new angle of vision on Psalm 18 and Psalms study in general. Reader-based interpretation is compared to conventional methodologies by means of four separate analyses of Psalm 18: a textual study, a form-critical explication, a rhetorical study, and an experimental reader-oriented study involving the following strategies. Initially, the components of the text are considered as networks of signals for the reader. Secondly, the text's speech acts are isolated and typified. Thirdly, the ancient and contemporary contexts for the reading of the psalm are examined. The reader-oriented study culminates in two perspectives upon Psalm 18. The psalm may be read as a ritual speech act performed by the community of ancient worshippers, or as a lyric poem that each contemporary reader experiences by identification with the speaker. The concluding chapter reviews each of the methodologies, evaluating strengths and weaknesses, as well as interrelationships among methods.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1850753997/?tag=2022091-20
An Introduction to Wisdom and Poetry of the Old Testament
( Written for pastors with a relatively elementary knowle...)
Written for pastors with a relatively elementary knowledge of the Old Testament. Includes accounts of how this portion of the Bible has been interpreted throughout history. Easily incorporated into individual sermons.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0805419993/?tag=2022091-20
Donald Kent Berry
Edit Profile
Donald Kent Berry, American religion educator, clergyman. Ordained to ministry Baptist church, 1972. Member American Association of University Professors, Society Biblical Literature, National Association Baptist Professors Religion, Christus Theological Institute (program committee 1989, advisory board 1990), Catholic Biblical Association.
Education
Bachelor in Religion, Kentucky Wesleyan College, 1975; Master of Divinity, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1978; Doctor of Philosophy, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1987.
Career
Pastor Zion Baptist Church, Reynolds Station, Kentucky, 1978-1983. Associate professor religion University Mobile, Alabama, since 1987. Interim pastor various churches in Washington County, Alabama.
Achievements
Works
book
-
The Psalms and Their Readers: Interpretive Strategies for Psalm 18 (JSOT Supplement)
( A reader-oriented approach provides a substantially new...)
-
An Introduction to Wisdom and Poetry of the Old Testament
( Written for pastors with a relatively elementary knowle...)
-
The Psalms and Their Readers: Interpretive Strategies for Psalm 18 (JSOT Supplement)
Membership
Member American Association of University Professors, Society Biblical Literature, National Association Baptist Professors Religion, Christus Theological Institute (program committee 1989, advisory board 1990), Catholic Biblical Association.
Interests
Connections
Married Sally Ann Howard, August 11, 1972. Children: Donald Elijah, Noel Evan.
Education
-
1975
-
1978
-
1987