Theory of Biblical Interpretation

The aim of a good interpretation

• uniqueness

• plain meaning

• to end interpretation

• creating a new meaning

We bring to the text all that we are, with

all of our experiences, culture, and prior understandings of words

and ideas. The statement is...

• half true

• true

• wrong

• agreeable

The best antidote for bad interpretation is

• no-interpretation

• common sense interpretation

• unique interpretation

• spiritual interpretation

The first task of the interpreter is called

Exegesis is the careful, systematic study of the Scripture to discover the ........................ meaning.

• modern

• unique

• insightful

• original

The key to good exegesis

• asking right question

• spirit guidance

• expert consultation

• careful reding

The questions of context consists of....

• content and historical

• context and content

• historical and literary

• literary and poetry

Words only have meaning in sentences. This is the meaning of...

• Hermenutics

• Common Sense Exegesis

• Historical Context

• Literary Context

To prevent interpretation from becomes a pure subjectivity, hermeneutics must be controlled by

• objectivity

• consulting expert

• original intention

• prayer