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The first half of the process of hermeneutics is referred to as [[exegesis]]. The goal of exegesis is to discover the meaning of the text through the author's intent, called ''[[Historical-critical method (Higher criticism)#The literal sense of scripture|the literal sense of scripture]]''. Once the meaning is discovered, then the principles are applied. This application of the principles is the second half of the process of hermeneutics, referred to as contextualization, reading scripture within the context of the whole. | The first half of the process of hermeneutics is referred to as [[exegesis]]. The goal of exegesis is to discover the meaning of the text through the author's intent, called ''[[Historical-critical method (Higher criticism)#The literal sense of scripture|the literal sense of scripture]]''. Once the meaning is discovered, then the principles are applied. This application of the principles is the second half of the process of hermeneutics, referred to as contextualization, reading scripture within the context of the whole. | ||
| − | One principle of hermeneutics often practiced among [[Evangelical]] [[Christians]] is '''"Scripture interprets Scripture,"''' which is the principle that we should read any passage of the [[Bible]] in light of the entire Bible and not build a doctrine or position on a single [[Cafeteria Christianity#Proof texts|proof text]]. The principle also holds that we should read obscure passages of Scripture in light of clear passages. This same principle is found in the early church fathers. [[Orthodox Church|Orthodox]] and [[Catholic Church|Catholic]] hermeneutics likewise holds as the primary hermeneutical principle that obscure passages of Scripture must be read in light of clear passages as being from the one mind of one Divine Author (the [[Holy Spirit]] of [[God]]) interpreted infallibly by the same Author guiding the [[Magisterium]]<ref>[http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=john%2014:15-17&version=KJV John 14:15-17], [http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=john%2014:25-26&version=KJV 25-26]; [http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=john%2016:7-15&version=KJV 16:7-15]. <br>Compare [http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2peter%201:19-21&version=KJV 2 Peter 1:19-21]; [http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2peter%203:15-18&version=KJV 3:15-18]; [http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=ephesians%203:9-12&version=KJV Ephesians 3:9-12]; [http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1timothy%203:14-15&version=KJV 1 Timothy 3:14-15]; [http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2timothy%203:12-17&version=KJV 2 Timothy 3:12-17]; [http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=hebrews%2013:17&version=KJV Hebrews 13:17]; [http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matthew%2018:15-20&version=KJV Matthew 18:15-20]; [http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=romans%2013:1-3&version=KJV Romans 13:1-3]; [http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=revelation%2022:18-19&version=KJV Revelation 22:18-19]; [http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2thessalonians%202:15&version=KJV 2 Thessalonians 2:15]; [http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=acts%2015:6&version=KJV Acts 15:6].</ref> to [[Discernment|discern]] and gradually unfold ever more and more clearly the inexhaustible depths of its profoundly deeper meaning and application to the life of the whole church in accordance with [[Tradition|Apostolic Tradition]] (see [[Apostolic succession]] and [[Ecumenical council]]). | + | One principle of hermeneutics often practiced among [[Evangelical]] [[Christians]] is '''"Scripture interprets Scripture,"''' which is the principle that we should read any passage of the [[Bible]] in light of the entire Bible and not build a doctrine or position on a single [[Cafeteria Christianity#Proof texts|proof text]]. The principle also holds that we should read obscure passages of Scripture in light of clear passages. This same principle is found in the early church fathers. [[Orthodox Church|Orthodox]] and [[Catholic Church|Catholic]] hermeneutics likewise holds as the primary hermeneutical principle that obscure passages of Scripture must be read in light of clear passages as being from the one mind of one Divine Author (the [[Holy Spirit]] of [[God]]) interpreted infallibly by the same Author guiding the [[Magisterium]]<ref>[http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=john%2014:15-17&version=KJV John 14:15-17], [http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=john%2014:25-26&version=KJV 25-26]; [http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=john%2016:7-15&version=KJV 16:7-15]. <br>Compare [http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2peter%201:19-21&version=KJV 2 Peter 1:19-21]; [http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2peter%203:15-18&version=KJV 3:15-18]; [http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=ephesians%203:9-12&version=KJV Ephesians 3:9-12]; [http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1timothy%203:14-15&version=KJV 1 Timothy 3:14-15]; [http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2timothy%203:12-17&version=KJV 2 Timothy 3:12-17]; [http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=hebrews%2013:17&version=KJV Hebrews 13:17]; [http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matthew%2018:15-20&version=KJV Matthew 18:15-20]; [http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=romans%2013:1-3&version=KJV Romans 13:1-3]; [http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=revelation%2022:18-19&version=KJV Revelation 22:18-19]; [http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2thessalonians%202:15&version=KJV 2 Thessalonians 2:15]; [http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=acts%2015:6&version=KJV Acts 15:6]; [http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=ephesians%203:10&version=KJV Ephesians 3:10].</ref> to [[Discernment|discern]] and gradually unfold ever more and more clearly the inexhaustible depths of its profoundly deeper meaning and application to the life of the whole church in accordance with [[Tradition|Apostolic Tradition]] (see [[Apostolic succession]] and [[Ecumenical council]]). |
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Sola scriptura]] | *[[Sola scriptura]] | ||
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Biblical Hermeneutics is the study of the interpretation of Scriptures. Hermeneutics is often referred to as both a science and an art. It is a science because there are specific rules concerning hermeneutics. It is also an art because the task of hermeneutics is not a mechanical, dry procedure. As Henry Virkler said, communication is flexible.
The first half of the process of hermeneutics is referred to as exegesis. The goal of exegesis is to discover the meaning of the text through the author's intent, called the literal sense of scripture. Once the meaning is discovered, then the principles are applied. This application of the principles is the second half of the process of hermeneutics, referred to as contextualization, reading scripture within the context of the whole.
One principle of hermeneutics often practiced among Evangelical Christians is "Scripture interprets Scripture," which is the principle that we should read any passage of the Bible in light of the entire Bible and not build a doctrine or position on a single proof text. The principle also holds that we should read obscure passages of Scripture in light of clear passages. This same principle is found in the early church fathers. Orthodox and Catholic hermeneutics likewise holds as the primary hermeneutical principle that obscure passages of Scripture must be read in light of clear passages as being from the one mind of one Divine Author (the Holy Spirit of God) interpreted infallibly by the same Author guiding the Magisterium[1] to discern and gradually unfold ever more and more clearly the inexhaustible depths of its profoundly deeper meaning and application to the life of the whole church in accordance with Apostolic Tradition (see Apostolic succession and Ecumenical council).
See also
- Sola scriptura
- Essay: How to choose a Bible
- Literalist Bible chronology
- Historical-critical method (Higher criticism)
- Harmony of the Gospel (Conservative Version)
- Revelation, Book of (historical exegesis)
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