Introduction to hermeneutics

Question 1

what is hermeneutics and what does it focus on

Answer 1

science of interpretation

to explain, translate or interpret what text would have meant to original audience

Question 2

what is a major element in determining the context of a passage

Answer 2

historical criticism

Question 3

what is textual criticism

Answer 3

science of determining the original wording of scripture

Question 4

what does exegesis do

Answer 4

starts with the original meaning intended and guides or leads out, works forward to the present day

Question 5

what is eisegesis and why should it be avoided

Answer 5

reading a meaning into the text. forces understanding into scriptures attempts to use scriptures to prove something.

Question 6

what is theology

Answer 6

study of the words of God or doctrine of God

Question 7

list 5 of the most common reasons that scripture is misunderstood

Answer 7

not recognising the communication gap between you and the original audience.
not recognising the different time periods and expectations.
not recognising the distinct covenants of scriptures.
not distinguishing between the different ethnic groups in scripture.
not considering all the bible has to say on a particular subject.

Question 8

what three things separate us from the original meaning of scripture

Answer 8

time
language
culture

Question 9

what is a parable

Answer 9

parable uses comparison to teach a spiritual truth