ExegesisTheological term for the process of analyzing a Bible passage. It means literally to "lead out" the meaning. |
Full ValuePhrase used in this course to mean the total significance of a text, consisting of its original meaning, all its biblical elaborations, and all its legitimate applications |
GutenbergHe invented the printing press in the 15th century. |
HermeneuticsThe study of how to interpret the meaning and significance of Scripture |
HexaplaA work (now lost) of over 50 volumes written by Origen of Alexandria, in which he made a word-by-word comparison of various Hebrew and Greek versions of the Old Testament |
HumeScottish skeptic philosopher who believed that our emotions, desires and mental categories always influence our thinking |
IlluminationThe Holy Spirit’s work of conveying a proper understanding of Scripture to a human being |
ImmutableWhen referring to God, it means He does not change in His being, perfection, and purposes. |
InspirationTheological term used to refer to the way in which the Holy Spirit moved human beings to write God’s revelation as Scripture and superintended their work in a way that made their writings infallible |
KantPhilosopher who proposed that all knowledge involves both objective perception and subjective processing through our mental concepts that already exist in our minds |