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Understanding the Text: Hermeneutics Basics

Understanding the Text: Hermeneutics Basics is a course in Exegesis & Preaching: A Practical African Guide to Preparing and Preaching Sermons That Transform Lives. 10 lessons covering Introduction to Biblical Interpretation — Why It Matters; The Context Principle — Interpreting Verses in Their Surrounding Text; The Historical-Cultural Background — Seeing Scripture Through Ancient Eyes.

10 published lessons · Online learning · Part of Learn & Grow

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What this course covers

  1. Introduction to Biblical Interpretation — Why It Matters · 12 min
  2. The Context Principle — Interpreting Verses in Their Surrounding Text · 12 min
  3. The Historical-Cultural Background — Seeing Scripture Through Ancient Eyes · 12 min
  4. Literary Genres in the Bible — Narrative, Poetry, Epistle, Prophecy · 12 min
  5. Word Studies — How to Uncover Original Meaning Without Error · 12 min
  6. The Analogy of Faith — Using Scripture to Interpret Scripture · 12 min
  7. Identifying the Author’s Intent — The Single Meaning Principle · 12 min
  8. From Exegesis to Application — Bridging the Gap Responsibly · 12 min
  9. Avoiding Common Hermeneutical Errors — Eisegesis, Proof-texting, and Allegorizing · 12 min
  10. Using Bible Study Tools — Concordances, Commentaries, and Lexicons Wisely · 12 min

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