4 PRINCIPLES OF HERMENEUTICS: HOW TO CORRECTLY INTERPRET THE BIBLE (hermeneutics: “the branch of knowledge that deals with interpretation, especially of the Bible or literary texts.”) 1. Scripture Interprets Scripture Often Scripture interprets itself. In some instances, another Biblical writer interprets another Biblical passage. 2. Context Interprets Scripture The surrounding verses, chapter, and Book of […]
How To Avoid Obvious Errors in Bible Interpretation: 10 Principles for Interpreting Narratives
February 11, 2017 by
How To Avoid Obvious Errors in Bible Interpretation: 10 Principles for Interpreting Narratives [T]he following ten principles should help you to avoid obvious errors in interpretation whenever you seek to exegete [Old Testament narratives] and other stories. 1. An Old Testament narrative usually does not directly teach a doctrine. 2. An Old Testament narrative usually […]
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