Glossary for Lessons 1-9

Key terms used in lessons 1-9

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D

Descartes

The "father of modern rationalism"

Dialogical

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

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.

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