Anybody here study Hermeneutics?

Question

Has it changed the way you approach things?

I am sure somebody will ask me what it is so here is the deffinition: The theory and methodology of interpretation, especially of scriptural text.

Philosophy students use that term too.

Answer 1

As much as I would like to I dabbled in it and then went on to do what I normally do. I still have trouble defining hermenutics as different from exegesis. lol

And then sometimes I think that I do it anyway. I suppose that I am just a layman worker for Christ. I try to put the principles which are found in the Bible in layman terms, so that anyone can understand. I find that the problem typically is; they don't often want to understand.

Answer 2

Yes, as a student of theology I study hermeneutics. However your definition isn't quite the one that I have in mind. Hermeneutics is the art and science of interpreting Scripture and finding ways that make the interpretation applicable to life today.

You can find a lot of useful links on my website @ http://www.express56.com/~bromar on the Free Stuff page.

Answer 3

Yes. I learned to look at scripture in a whole new way, and rather than lose respect for it, it gives me a greater appreciation and broader understanding.

Answer 4

Only theology students use that term, and their education is much more than of Judas Iscariot.

Jesus says to search the scriptures because they bear witness of me; "If any one lacks wisdom, let him ask of God..." etc. The Holy Spirit was originally given to those with a degree in fishing.

Blessings, Balaam

Answer 5

I have.

That class basically turned me into an Atheist, so it was pretty central to who I am. If you click on my profile, it's in my 360...but yeah!

Important stuff. The most important

Answer 6

Used to... But my herm escaped. :-(