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The "father of modern rationalism"

Approach to interpreting Scripture that involves a type of conversation between the reader and the text, coming to understand it better and better

Theological term for the process of analyzing a Bible passage. It means literally to "lead out" the meaning.

Phrase 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 

He invented the printing press in the 15th century.

The study of how to interpret the meaning and significance of Scripture

A 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

Scottish skeptic philosopher who believed that our emotions, desires and mental categories always influence our thinking

The Holy Spirit’s work of conveying a proper understanding of Scripture to a human being

When referring to God, it means He does not change in His being, perfection, and purposes.