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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 | The specified goal stated by the ''Oxford Companion to the Bible'' focuses further when employing particular hermeneutics. A Christ-centered hermeneutic when employed is exactly what enables the Christian to attain a ''"faithful, accurate, responsible, or productive"'' interpretation and ultimately characterization of Christianity. Without this hermeneutic base supporting the life and work of Christ as the guiding principal, endless false critiques emerge against Christianity. Christ explicitly taught His relevance in the diligent searching of Scriptures. Juxtaposing Christian hermeneutics against first century Rabbinic hermeneutic 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}} | ||
