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The majority of hermeneutics texts available today appear to have as their primary goal the elucidation of proper principles of biblical interpretation (third stage). It is in the fourth stage—the translation of hermeneutical theory into the practical steps needed to interpret a biblical passage—that we hope to make a contribution. [p 12] The goal of this text is to give the reader not only an understanding of the principles of proper biblical interpretation but also the ability to apply those principles in sermon preparation, personal Bible study, and/or in writing. Past experience in teaching hermeneutics has suggested to us that if students are given seven rules for interpreting parables, five for interpreting allegories, and eight for interpreting prophecy, although they may well memorize these for a final examination, they may not be able to retain them for longer periods. For this reason we have attempted to develop a common six-step process that can be applied to all biblical literature, with memorization restricted to specific differentiating characteristics. To give practice in applying hermeneutical principles, we have included exegetical exercises drawn primarily from pu

Who reads Hermeneutics: Principles and Processes of Biblical Interpretation?

Author

Henry A. Virkler & Karelynne Ayayo [Virkler, Henry A.]

Publisher

Baker Academic

Published

2007

Language

EN

Category

religious

Subjects

Religion, Bible

Rating

3.82 / 5 (159 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14