Understanding Biblical Hermeneutics

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Published on Mar 27, 2025

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Ratner, P. (2016, Sept. 25). How Old Is the Bible? Big Think. Retrieved Jan. 22, 2025. 

2 Perry, T. (2022, July 27). All About Hermeneutics: A Guide to Interpreting God’s Word Faithfully. Logos. Retrieved Feb. 14, 2025. 

3 Jeter, J. (2023, July 19). What Is Hermeneutics? Ligonier Ministries. Retrieved Feb. 14, 2025. 

4 Greever, J. (2020, May 11). Biblical Interpretation Loom Recording. Loom. Retrieved Feb. 14, 2025. 

5 Encyclopedia Britannica. (2025, Jan. 25). Hermeneutics: Principles of Biblical Interpretation. Retrieved Feb. 14, 2025. 

6 Grace Theological Seminary. (2022, Jan. 4). What is Biblical Hermeneutics? Retrieved Feb. 14, 2025.

Approved and verified accurate by the faculty chair of the College of Theology on March 6, 2025.

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author’s and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Grand Canyon University. Any sources cited were accurate as of the publish date.

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