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