what was the apostles' hermeneutic and exegetical method?

[bpkantor]

How did the apostles interpret the bible (the Hebrew bible)?

What was their exegetical method and hermeneutic?

We all have our methods, and I was just wondering what is our justification for our method. Most big differences between denominations and interpretations come down to hermeneutic and not simply missing something int he text. It all comes down to differences in hermeneutic principles. Because of this, I was wondering, how do we justify that our hermeneutic is the right one? What was the apostles'/writers of the NT hermeneutic?

Thanks guys.

God bless,
--Ben

 

[Contra_Mundum]

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[bpkantor]

Thank you for the book reference. That will definitely be helpful in terms of the big picture hermeneutic, but what about for example more technical exegetical methods...

For example, there are some texts, when I interpret them (culturally controversial things especially) some people will tell me I am taking them too literally, and they will look more at the cultural context of the time and that will lead them to different understandings.

So, what determines/justifies our exegetical method in issues like this, and can we draw such justification from the apostles? What would make one exegetical approach more appropriate than another. Which exegetical approach can find its justification in the way the apostles did it? Thanks, --Ben

 

[R. Scott Clark]

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