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Material Type: Notes; Class: Academic Writing Seminar; Subject: Academic Writing Seminar; University: Regent University; Term: Unknown 1989;

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William F. Cox, Jr., Ph.D.

Regent University

Hermeneutics

refers generally to the

Hermeneutics

refers generally to the

overall process and principles of biblicalinterpretation But also appliesinterpretation. But also appliesspecifically to the subsequent act ofinterpreting for contemporary meaninginterpreting for contemporary meaningwithin the larger two step process thatbegins with exegesisbegins with exegesis.

Historical/cultural analysis -- consideration of the

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understanding Jonah’s anti-salvation motive towardthe Ninevites and his deep disobedience to Godbecause of the historical conflict between theNinevites and the JewsNinevites and the Jews.

discerning whether actions are classified as onlydescriptive (e g

marching around Jericho) or as

descriptive (e.g., marching around Jericho) or asuniversally applicable / prescriptive (e.g., Peterbeing told to eat meats heretofore consideredunclean)unclean)

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Perceiving that the phrase “within you” in Luke 17:21, should notbe taken literally to mean the Kingdom is within those spoken to(the Pharisees) since they were not believers.

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Identify natural divisions of the text (which don’t necessarilycorrespond to sentence numbering and chapter divisions). €

Identify how connecting words function to link ideas.

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the word “Therefore”, there for? (Rom 12:1; Gal 6:10; Ephthe word

Therefore , there for? (Rom 12:1; Gal 6:10; Eph

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Understand word meanings since any word will havemultiple meanings and the same word used in multiple textmultiple meanings and the same word used in multiple textplaces will not always have the same Greek or Hebrew rootword. For instance, the word “saved” in Acts 16:30 (Strong’s#4982) meant to deliver or protect. The word “saved” in 2

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Peter 2:5 (Strong’s #5442) means to watch or be on guard.Likewise, the word “child” (KJV) in 2 Tim 3:15 actually meansinfant or pre-born (Strong’s #1025).

Theological analysis

consideration of

Theological analysis

consideration of

the level of theological understanding attime of the revelation/writing Fortime of the revelation/writing. Forexample inferring that John the Baptistwas challenging Jesus to break him out ofwas challenging Jesus to break him out ofjail; since Jesus was supposed to be THEconquering King (Matt 11:3)conquering King (Matt 11:3).

Other interpreters

comparisons with

Other interpreters

comparisons with

other interpreters

Directions: For each item write your

Directions: For each item

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explanation/answer in the explanationcolumn on your worksheetcolumn on your worksheet.

Explanation/AnswerExplanation/Answer

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Interpret as Intended audience

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Is our country out of biblical order inexploring outer space since the DominionMandate of Gen 1:26 & 28 (“rule over…”)does not include outer space? Yes

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No

Explain!

Interpret by literature

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What does the Prov 22:6 (“raise up a

Category (i.e., genre)

child…and he will not depart…”) versemean to you if you are a parent of youngchildren? Is it a command with a promise?

Use of hyperbole

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Do you have a general idea ofapproximately the degree of sin that wouldcause Matt 5:29-30 (“cut off the hand thatsins”) to be put into effect? Explain please!

Explanation/AnswerExplanation/Answer

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Practic v. philosophy(Deut 28)

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Some commentators say that use ofbehavioristic practices, as in using rewardsand punishments, to change behavior is

Pharisees

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biblically unsound if not biblicallyantithetical. Do you agree or disagree?Why?

In larger context(Acts 23:11 – go to Rome)

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lives are no longer our own (e.g., Gal 2:20;Phil 4:11-12) to defend?

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Eph 6:4 (“Fathers do not frustrate but raiseyour child…”) tell us about the kind ofeducational environment that aligns withthe child’s nature?

Explanation/AnswerExplanation/Answer Deriving principles

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Is there a principle about both obedience

Deriving principles (1:8 and 5:20)

  1. Is there a principle about both obedience

and submission that can be derived fromActs 4:18-20 and Acts 5:29 (“Do what youwill but we must obey God rather thanmen!”)

Prioritize conflicting perspectives(Eph 6:1 vs. Heb 10:25)

men! )

  1. What advice about going to church would

you give the recently saved teenager whoseunsaved parents forbid her from attending

Cultural practice vs. Biblical principleA sign of submission via Christian culture

unsaved parents forbid her from attendingchurch? Why?

  1. Why should women in today’s culture wear

a head covering as recommended by Paul in

A sign of submission via Christian cultureEisegesis

a head covering as recommended by Paul inI Cor 11:3-16?

  1. Describe two educational prescriptions

(analogous to those written by medical

Context and word definitions (cf 1:28-3563)

(analogous to those written by medicaldoctors) that are drawn directly from theBible. 18

What kind of justification does Rom 12:

Context and word definitions (cf. 1:28 3563)Mind 3563-mindContext-“therefore” thus moral understanding

  1. What kind of justification does Rom 12:

“renewing of the mind” give for academicpursuits?

Bonus QuestionsBonus Questions

Gen 7:2, 37 pr. clean1 pr. unclean

Bonus QuestionsBonus Questions 19.

How many pairs of each kind ofanimal did Moses take on the Ark?

7 pr. BirdsRuthless

What kind of a man was Boazbefore he married Ruth?

How did Adam and Eve feel when

They felt “put out.”They raised a little Cain!

How did Adam and Eve feel whenexpelled from the Garden of Eden?

What was one of the first things

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