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Essay On Hermeneutics

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Biblical interpretation- also known as hermeneutics- forms the basis of theology, tradition, and church organization. While the word of God is unambiguous about issues, other commands can often be subject to the culture of the period in which the Bible was written. Determining what the author originally meant is critical, yet also determining what a passage means today is essential for living as modern Christians. Therefore, one must determine the passages of the Bible are fundamental to the faith and those which are simply a product of the era. It is tempting to divide this issue among lines; those who favor the literacy of the Bible over the culture in which the church inhabits or those who favor the legitimacy of the church as a worldly …show more content…

Therefore, since hermeneutics is a theoretical process, it is beneficial to provide a case study which provides a concrete example of the church altering its position on a relevant issue. Within RT France’s book Women in the Church’s Ministry, France outlines the process and influences within the church around the passage of 1st Timothy 2:8-15 and the role of women in the church. While numerous passages in the Bible have been interpreted differently across cultural lines, this passage provides a tangible case study of how the church interprets scripture though different lenses. Moreover, it allows an individual to understand the initial culture in which the letters of Paul were written; the context of not only the ancient writing and the modern interpretation is paramount in the process of hermeneutics. Furthermore, one must consider if 1st Timothy 2:8-15 is merely a product of the society or rather of divinely inspired commands. Lastly, whereas the issue of women in the church is hardly controversial today, hermeneutics should be applied to the various contentious issues facing contemporary

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