An article on science and biblical interpretation caught my eye last week (Oct. 13, 2013) not because Dr. Jason Lisle is a “young earth” creationist (he is the director of research at the Institute of ...

Confused about the difference between exegesis and eisegesis? Unclear about the "hermeneutical spiral"? This A to Z reference book will be a handy guide for those students of biblical interpretation ...

Throughout Christian history, interpretations of biblical scripture have deeply influenced doctrines that shape beliefs, ethical standards, and societal norms. Despite the insistence by many ...

The way we translate and interpret the Bible is always shaped by both textual and contextual factors. The rise of cultural hermeneutics within the field of biblical studies has challenged scholars to ...

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For many teenagers, opening the Bible can feel like stepping into another world, full of unfamiliar names, ancient customs, and stories that don’t always seem to connect with modern life. Youth ...

Here's a little paper I wrote back in 2003 while I still had time to devote to academia (B.Th). It may be of interest to some; theist and atheist alike. In biblical exegesis, the interpreter is faced ...