--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: For the commentator to stay as closely as…" description: "\"“For the commentator to stay as closely as possible to home, that is, to the text of the Gospel itself, there is much to be said in favor of the practi..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0ba/herman-ridderbos-95595_commentary_for-the-commentator-to-stay-as-closely-a_104422.jpg" --- # For the commentator to stay as closely as possible to… ![“For the commentator to stay as closely as possible to home, that is, to the text of the Gospel itself, there is much to be said in favor of the practice, followed by Bultmann in his famous commentary, of plunging immediately — without the typical "introduction" — into the text and dealing with…” quote by Herman Ridderbos](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0ba/herman-ridderbos-95595_commentary_for-the-commentator-to-stay-as-closely-a_104422.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0ba/herman-ridderbos-95595_commentary_for-the-commentator-to-stay-as-closely-a_104422.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0ba/herman-ridderbos-95595_commentary_for-the-commentator-to-stay-as-closely-a_104422.jpg) > ““For the commentator to stay as closely as possible to home, that is, to the text of the Gospel itself, there is much to be said in favor of the practice, followed by Bultmann in his famous commentary, of plunging immediately — without the typical "introduction" — into the text and dealing with disputed issues ad hoc, that is where particular passages occasion such discussion.”” Herman Ridderbos ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A commentator should dive directly into the Gospel text, addressing disputes as they arise, rather than offering lengthy introductions. **In simple terms:** Jump straight into the text, discuss issues on the spot. Key Takeaway Prioritize direct engagement with source material. Themes theology commentary methodology scripture analysis Mood analytical focused scholarly Type Commentary:1 Commentator:1 Religion:0 Famous Commentary:0 Commentary Plunging:1 Commentator Stay:1 When to use this quote - sermons - academic study - Bible study groups Key Concepts direct immersion ad hoc discussion critical exegesis Questions to Reflect On - How does immediate immersion affect interpretation? - When is an introduction useful? 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