Chapter 1 Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics

Objectives

1. Define the terms hermeneutics, general hermeneutics, and special hermeneutics

2. Describe the various fields of biblical study ... and their relationship to hermeneutics

a) Study of Cannon

b) Textual Criticism

c) Historical Criticism

d) Exegesis

e) Biblical Theology

f) Systematic Theology

g) Practical Theology

3. Explain the theoretical and Biblical basis for the need for hermeneutics

4. Identify three basic views of the doctrine of inspiration and explain the implications of thee views of hermeneutics.

5. Identify five controversial issues in contemporary hermeneutics and explain each issue in a few sentences.