Shows how to read the Bible like a world-class expert Interpreting the Bible can be frustratingly difficult for the average person. In All Roads Lead to the Text Dean Deppe offers a user-friendly introduction to the tools of the trade as he trains readers in eight exegetical methods or paths of inquiry that expert biblical scholars use to interpret Scripture: Literary study of genre and style Detailed grammatical study of words, phrases, and clauses Structural analysis of entire passages Analysis of a text?'s surrounding context Investigation of historical and cultural background Exploration into the history of interpretation Theological exegesis of themes and content The use of spiritual disciplines to apply a text in practical ways to contemporary life