Week 3: Biblical Hermeneutics - Principles of Interpretation

Lecture Topics:

Reading Assignment:

Read Chapter 3: Principles of Biblical Interpretation

Self-Scoring Quiz:

Question 1: What is exegesis?

A) A method of historical writing
B) The critical explanation of a text
C) A type of poetry
D) A church doctrine

Question 2: Why is historical context important in biblical interpretation?

A) To understand the author’s intent
B) To learn the local customs
C) To correct modern translations
D) To remove cultural bias

Question 3: What does hermeneutics focus on?

A) The literal meaning of scripture
B) The study of church history
C) The art of interpreting scripture
D) Translating scripture

Question 4: Which method is used to understand the Bible's historical context?

A) Literary analysis
B) Archaeological research
C) Moral analysis
D) Textual criticism

Writing Activity:

Instructions: Write a one-page essay summarizing this week’s lesson on hermeneutics and the role of historical context in interpreting the Bible. Use **Microsoft Word** to create the document.

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