Glossary for Lessons 1-8


Technical terms used in lessons 1-8
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E

Exegesis

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


F

Full Value

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 


G

Gutenberg

He invented the printing press in the 15th century.


H

Hermeneutics

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


Hexapla

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


Hume

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


I

Illumination

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


Immutable

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


Inspiration

Theological 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


K

Kant

Philosopher who proposed that all knowledge involves both objective perception and subjective processing through our mental concepts that already exist in our minds



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