BTheol Bachelor of Theology Biblical Hermeneutics

Question 1

What does the term 'hermeneutics' refer to in biblical studies?

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The science and art of interpreting biblical texts

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The process of translating ancient manuscripts

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The memorization of Scripture passages

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The comparison of different Bible versions

Question 2

What is the 'grammatical-historical' method of Bible interpretation?

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Interpreting Scripture according to its original grammar and historical context

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Interpreting the Bible using modern grammatical rules only

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Reading the Bible through church tradition exclusively

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Finding hidden numerical codes in the Hebrew text

Question 3

What is 'exegesis' in biblical interpretation?

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Drawing out the meaning from the text as the author intended

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Reading modern ideas back into the biblical text

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Comparing parallel passages in different translations

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Memorizing Scripture for preaching

Question 4

What is the 'sensus plenior' in biblical hermeneutics?

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The fuller, deeper meaning of Scripture intended by God beyond what the human author consciously wrote

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The most literal reading of a biblical passage

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The allegorical meaning found only in the New Testament

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The meaning agreed upon by all church councils

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In biblical hermeneutics, what is a 'pericope'?

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A distinct unit or section of Scripture with a coherent theme

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A Greek manuscript fragment

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A commentary on Pauline letters

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A ritual reading from the Torah

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What does 'literary genre' recognition contribute to biblical interpretation?

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It helps the interpreter apply the appropriate rules for understanding poetry, history, prophecy, or apocalyptic literature

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It determines which books are canonical

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It establishes the date when a book was written

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It identifies which manuscripts are most reliable