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hermeneutics

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her⋅me⋅neu⋅tics

[hur-muh-noo-tiks, -nyoo-]
–noun (used with a singular verb)
1. the science of interpretation, esp. of the Scriptures.
2. the branch of theology that deals with the principles of Biblical exegesis.

Origin:
1730–40; see hermeneutic, -ics
her·me·neu·tics   (hûr'mə-nōō'tĭks, -nyōō'-)   
n.   (used with a sing. or pl. verb)
The theory and methodology of interpretation, especially of scriptural text.
her'me·neu'tist n.

Hermeneutics

Her`me*neu"tics\, n. [Gr. ? (sc. ?).] The science of interpretation and explanation; exegesis; esp., that branch of theology which defines the laws whereby the meaning of the Scriptures is to be ascertained. --Schaff-Herzog Encyc.
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