A Guide To literary Biblical Interpretation-Hermeneutics.

A Guide To literary Biblical Interpretation-Hermeneutics.

  The Bible has a wide range of literary genres and therefore this Guide to literary Bible interpretation methods. Euphemisms, references, imagery, and foreshadowing are examples of literary devices that an interpreter must be familiar with. A Guide To literary Biblical Interpretation. The literary context is the widest context in our study. Just as one … Read more

Biblical Interpretation Of Symbols, Types, Allegories, And Parables.

Biblical Interpretation Of Symbols, Types, Allegories, And Parables.

Biblical Interpretation Of Symbols, Types, Allegories, And Parables must be understood first followed by its divine message, conveying important divine truths. Interpretation of Parables Before we go on, let us look at them in their entities: The interpretation of parables can be approached in a variety of ways. The essential concepts of parable interpretation are … Read more

Biblical Interpretation Of The Epistles.

interpretation of the epistles

The majority of the New Testament of the Bible is made up of epistles. “Epistle” is derived from the Greek word epistolé, which means “letter,” “message,” or “dispatch.”   Epistles are New Testament letters written by the apostles to congregations or individuals. Some, like the Epistle to the Ephesians, are addressed to churches in specific … Read more

Understanding Grammar Context In biblical Interpretation.

What Is The Meaning Of The Word Hebrew?

  Because the Bible was written in a foreign language, we have no means of knowing which interpretations are true if we ignore the meanings of words and how they are handled. Words express God’s intentions, and words are the building elements of sentences. “In today’s world, we aim to come as near to the … Read more

How To Handle Pottery, Poetry And Prophecy In Biblical Interpretation.

How To Handle Pottery, Poetry And Prophecy In Biblical Interpretation.

If we want to take the Bible seriously, we must study pottery, poetry, and prophecy, as these comprise a significant portion of the material that God has inspired. It is necessary to study all of them, even if they are challenging since they urge us to know God and accomplish his will.   ‘Whether … Read more

Biblical Contexts In Modern Bible Interpretation.

Biblical Contexts In Modern Bible Interpretation.

When analyzing a Bible verse, there are several types of context to consider. Eg, Immediate Context, Larger Context, Book Context, Whole Bible Context, historical and cultural background. Biblical Contexts In Modern Biblical Interpretation. DEFINITION OF TERMS: Immediate Context; This includes the sentences that come immediately before and after the passage. Very often, the immediate context is … Read more

Historical Narrative And Documentation In Modern Biblical Interpretation.

Biblical historical Interpretation.

  A well-detailed historical narrative and documentation are essential in modern biblical interpretation to produce an authentic Biblical interpretation.   If not, there will be total negligence on Archeological researches and discoveries eg (dead sea scrolls), theological discoveries eg (sola scripture), bible lands and customs, even the conquests and settlements in Cannan and all over … Read more

The Author’s Intent Is The Basic Goal Of Biblical Interpretation.

The Author's Intent Is The Basic Goal Of Biblical Interpretation.

The First Goal Of A Bible Interpreter Is Making The Author’s Intent The basic Goal Of Bible Interpretation.   In this training, we will examine the history of interpretation and the negative consequences of interpretation that ignored this basic rule. The Spanish philosopher Jorge Augustin Nicolas de Santayana, made the observation: “He who doesn’t … Read more

Research Work On The Existence Of Evil And Human Suffering In The World (Theodicy).

The Existence Of Evil And Human Suffering In The World (Theodicy). Hermeneutics, Canon, Textual And Historical Criticisms, Exegesis etc.

  Christians have long been concerned about the prevalence of evil and human suffering (Theodicy) in the world. STUDY BACKGROUND According to Metz, Christ’s sufferings, rejection, and crucifixion on the cross provide a solution to the theological dilemma of human suffering. Because man’s contemplation of suffering reaches its deepest levels only in relation to God. … Read more

The Holy Spirit And Modern Biblical Interpretation.

The Holy Spirit And Modern Biblical Interpretation.

  We discover that “universal laws” of interpretation must govern and guide biblical exegesis. It will be complete until we have a greater understanding of those principles and how they relate to different genres of Bible writing, as directed by the Holy Spirit’s. Even if all biblical interpreters utilized a uniform hermeneutical framework, there would … Read more