Hermeneutics Quote by J.I. Packer

“The greatest rule in doing biblical exegesis is that the immediate context of a passage is crucial in determining the meaning of that passage.”

— Peter A. Lillback

“Canonical exegesis may be defined as the interpretation of individual components of the canon in the context of the canon as a whole. Even…

— F.F. Bruce

“survey—preparation and overview, or introduction • contextual analysis—consideration of the historical and literary contexts of the text • formal analysis—of the form, structure, and…

— Michael J. Gorman

Exegesis, exegesis, and yet more exegesis!

— Karl Barth

“Spiritual exegesis is not an unrestrained flight of the imagination. Rather, it is a sacred science that proceeds according to certain principles and stands…

— Scott Hahn

It has been said that in order to pursue the history of Biblical interpretation, you must include the whole philosophy of the West, which…

— Frank Moore Cross

“Interpretation must itself be evaluated, within a historical view of human consciousness. In some cultural contexts, interpretation is a liberating act. It is a…

— Susan Sontag

“Our task is to decipher the meaning of the historical-theological text in biblical narrative, not to reconstruct the original event.”

— Grant R. Osborne

“So, interpretation must proceed wholly by fitting those authors into their social and historical environments. Anything else is alleged to be a denial of…

— Peter A. Lillback

Exactly halfway between exegesis and practical theology stands dogmatics,

— Karl Barth

“The proper mode of discussing any single theological topic is exegetical and rational. The first step to be taken is to deduce the doctrine…

— William G.T. Shedd

The history of interpretation [of the Bible] is fascinating; but that is something else.

— Frank Moore Cross