4.1 ways of interpreting the scripture terminology Flashcards

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What is meant by exegesis

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interpreting the text

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What is hermeneutics?

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the branch of knowledge that deals with the interpretation of the text, usually the Bible

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What is the hermeneutic circle?

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  • refers to the idea that an understanding of the whole text comes from studying each individual part and the understanding of each individual part comes from studying the whole text
  • it is a circular process
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What is meant by natural theology?

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  • knowledge of God based on reason and experience, not divine revelation
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What is meant by higher criticism?

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  • the historical approach, which examines the world behind the text; compared with lower criticism, which focuses on the original text and its meaning
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What is meant by narrative criticism?

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  • follows that the text should be read as a whole
  • the focus is on the structure, characters, plot, themes and motifs
  • it should be responded to as the author intended
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What is meant by demythologising?

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  • removing the mythological element to reveal the intended kerygma, the original message
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What is meant by existentialism?

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  • a philosophical approach which considers that humans are ‘thrown into the world’ as free agents and must make their own decisions in life
  • it is a world where God does not intervene and there is no afterlife
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