HERMENEUTICS

hermeneutics

(noun) the branch of theology that deals with principles of exegesis

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

hermeneutics (countable and uncountable, plural hermeneutics)

The study or theory of the methodical interpretation of text, especially holy texts.

Source: Wiktionary


Her`me*neu"tics, n. Etym: [Gr.

Definition: The science of interpretation and explanation; exegesis; esp., that branch of theology which defines the laws whereby the meaning of the Scriptures is to be ascertained. Schaff-Herzog Encyc.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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