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The Oxford Companion to the Bible defines hermeneutics as; "''inquires into the conditions under which the interpretation of biblical texts may be judged possible, faithful, accurate, responsible, or productive in relation to some specified goal''".
The Oxford Companion to the Bible defines hermeneutics as; "''inquires into the conditions under which the interpretation of biblical texts may be judged possible, faithful, accurate, responsible, or productive in relation to some specified goal''".


It deals with issues, such as whether the [[Bible]] should be viewed as history or [[mythological]]. It may include the process of [[exegesis]] but is broader in scope as it entails a study of biblical texts in order to understand not only the historical aspects of the writings but also the significance of these documents for the present.
It deals with issues, such as whether the [[Bible]] should be viewed as history or [[mythological]]. It may include the process of [[exegesis]] but is broader in scope as it entails a study of biblical texts in order to understand not only the historical aspects of the writings but also the significance of these documents for the present. Some creationists believe that while some ancient literature is mythological, other ancient literature is historical. They base this belief on the literary characteristics of the literature itself, believing that mythology and history can be distinguished by the style and content of ancient texts.


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