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{{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 | The specified goal is focused further when a Christian hermeneutic is employed. It is from a Christ-centered hermeneutic that enables faithful [[exegesis]] or interpretation of biblical texts and thus characterization of Christianity. This is fundamental because Christ explicitly taught His relevance in the diligent searching of Scriptures. Juxtaposing Christian hermeneutics against first century Rabbinic interpretation within the book of John, Christ states; | ||
{{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}} | {{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}} | ||
