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'''Hermeneutics''' is the [[science]] or practice of understanding text (''theory of interpretation''). Although there are secular applications, the term was used originally to stand for the field of biblical interpretation.<ref>[http://www.reclaimingthemind.org/blog/2009/05/it-does-not-matter-what-the-bible-means-to-you/ It Does Not Matter What the Bible Means to You] by C Michael PattonMay 17th, 2009</ref> The [[philosophy]] or methodology assumes the [[Bible]] remains as written, but that its interpretation changes between historical periods, across cultures, etc. It is a qualitative research tradition that uses these diverse experiences of people as a tool for understanding the social, cultural, political, and historical context in which interpretations occurs. | '''Hermeneutics''' is the [[science]] or practice of understanding text (''theory of interpretation''). Although there are secular applications, the term was used originally to stand for the field of biblical interpretation.<ref>[http://www.reclaimingthemind.org/blog/2009/05/it-does-not-matter-what-the-bible-means-to-you/ It Does Not Matter What the Bible Means to You] by C Michael PattonMay 17th, 2009</ref> The [[philosophy]] or methodology assumes the [[Bible]] remains as written, but that its interpretation changes between historical periods, across cultures, etc. It is a qualitative research tradition that uses these diverse experiences of people as a tool for understanding the social, cultural, political, and historical context in which interpretations occurs. | ||
The Oxford Companion to the Bible defines hermeneutics as; | The ''Oxford Companion to the Bible'' defines hermeneutics as; | ||
{{cquote|''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.''|}} | {{cquote|''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 specified goal is focused further when a Christian hermeneutic is employed. It is from a Christ-centered hermeneutic that enables faithful exegesis or what is sometimes called interpretation of the biblical text. An approach to reading Scripture that Christ Himself juxtaposes against Rabbinic interpretation within the book of John. | |||
{{bible quote|39"You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; it is these that testify about Me; 40and you are unwilling to come to Me so that you may have life.|book=John|chap=5|verses=38-40|version=NASB}} | |||
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. Creationists contend that while some ancient literature is mythological, other ancient literature is historical or figurative and literal respectively. Critically studying types of interpretive methods to represent honestly the characteristics of the literature itself, mythology and history can be distinguished by their style and content and the validity within the context of the [[scientific method]] and related disciplines. | 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. Creationists contend that while some ancient literature is mythological, other ancient literature is historical or figurative and literal respectively. Critically studying types of interpretive methods to represent honestly the characteristics of the literature itself, mythology and history can be distinguished by their style and content and the validity within the context of the [[scientific method]] and related disciplines. | ||
