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What does the Catholic Church prioritize as the initial step in interpreting the Bible?
What does the Catholic Church prioritize as the initial step in interpreting the Bible?
- Focusing on the emotional impact of the scripture on the reader.
- Applying the text's message to contemporary situations.
- Relying on personal interpretation and revelation.
- Understanding the text before attempting to apply it. (correct)
In biblical interpretation, what is 'exegesis' primarily concerned with?
In biblical interpretation, what is 'exegesis' primarily concerned with?
- Applying the text to modern ethical dilemmas.
- Ignoring the original context of the passage.
- Deriving the meaning **from** the text. (correct)
- Reading personal meaning into the text.
What is the meaning of 'eisegesis'?
What is the meaning of 'eisegesis'?
- Analyzing the literary structure of the text.
- Reading meaning **into** the text. (correct)
- Comparing different translations of the text.
- Deriving the meaning from the text.
Why does the content suggest original languages (Hebrew, Greek) are important for biblical interpretation?
Why does the content suggest original languages (Hebrew, Greek) are important for biblical interpretation?
Besides language skills, what other discipline is highlighted as essential for understanding the historical context of biblical passages?
Besides language skills, what other discipline is highlighted as essential for understanding the historical context of biblical passages?
What approach involves understanding different literary styles and figures of speech employed by the author?
What approach involves understanding different literary styles and figures of speech employed by the author?
According to the content, what is the relationship between hermeneutics and exegesis?
According to the content, what is the relationship between hermeneutics and exegesis?
What is deemed important to consider besides historical context when understanding biblical passages?
What is deemed important to consider besides historical context when understanding biblical passages?
Who does the text credit as being the first to use biblical hermeneutics?
Who does the text credit as being the first to use biblical hermeneutics?
What is the first instrument you need in biblical interpretation?
What is the first instrument you need in biblical interpretation?
Flashcards
Catholic Church's Biblical Interpretation
Catholic Church's Biblical Interpretation
The interpretation of the Bible using a conservative approach, emphasizing tradition.
No Hermeneutics Without Physigesis
No Hermeneutics Without Physigesis
The principle that interpretation (hermeneutics) must be based on a solid foundation of understanding the original text (exegesis).
Exegesis
Exegesis
The critical explanation or analysis of a text, especially of scripture.
ACGCs
ACGCs
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Importance of Original Languages
Importance of Original Languages
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Contextual Analysis
Contextual Analysis
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Literary Analysis
Literary Analysis
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Who First Explored Biblical Hermeneutics
Who First Explored Biblical Hermeneutics
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Study Notes
- God's work should be applied to situations, and the Bible reader is important.
- The interpretation of the Bible in the Church follows a conservative approach.
- The Catholic Church believes hermeneutics requires physigesis and always begins with a thesis.
- Understanding is essential before applying biblical teachings.
- Exegesis precedes hermeneutics, differentiating the two.
- SDGCs represent the intended sense of meaning.
- Exegesis seeks to uncover the meaning within a passage.
- ACGCs involve reading meaning into a text, offering a new interpretation.
- Knowledge of biblical languages is crucial for accurate interpretation.
- Translations should be approached with caution due to inherent determinations.
- The ideal approach involves going directly to the original text; Hebrew and Arabic for the Old Testament, Greek for the New Testament.
- Studying history provides context for understanding passages.
- Understanding literary genres and styles is essential for proper interpretation.
- Conclusions are based on approach, shaping communities.
- Biblical hermeneutics is distinct from philosophical hermeneutics; Protestants were the first to do that, not Catholics.
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