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hermeneutics
[ hur-muh-noo-tiks, -nyoo- ]
noun
, (used with a singular verb)
- the science of interpretation, especially of the Scriptures.
- the branch of theology that deals with the principles of Biblical exegesis.
hermeneutics
/ ˌhɜːmɪˈnjuːtɪks /
noun
- the science of interpretation, esp of Scripture
- the branch of theology that deals with the principles and methodology of exegesis
- philosophy
- the study and interpretation of human behaviour and social institutions
- (in existentialist thought) discussion of the purpose of life
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Word History and Origins
Origin of hermeneutics1
First recorded in 1730–40; hermeneutic, -ics
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Word History and Origins
Origin of hermeneutics1
C18: from Greek hermēneutikos expert in interpretation, from hermēneuein to interpret, from hermēneus interpreter, of uncertain origin
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Example Sentences
It is no longer a question of hermeneutics, no longer a struggle between abstruse dogmas of rival churches.
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Logic Proper: The criteria of truth; species of knowledge, and general rules of criticism and hermeneutics.
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The term Hermeneutics (Greek, hermeneuo, to interpret) is commonly employed to denote the principles of scriptural interpretation.
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Hermeneutics is, therefore, the science of interpretation; Exegesis, the application of this science to the word of God.
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Such a right he could never have derived from humanity, or philosophy, or hermeneutics.
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