1. Introduction
When reading or teaching from the scriptures, we are either consciously or sub-consciously trying to find meaning in the text. It is vital for us to understand this meaning in order for us to learn from it. The problem however, is that the true meaning of scripture can be easily misinterpreted, this is because there are many factors that must be taken into account before you are able to discern what the author truly intended to say.
One of the most important facts that must be recognised when reading and interpreting scripture, especially in modern days, is that scripture is the inspired word of God (2 Timothy 3:16), and therefore must be treated wisely. The job for hermeneutics is to make sure that the word of God is being handled correctly, to ensure that the text is interpreted and understood accurately.
2. Hermeneutics and Narrative
Narrative is the "single most common type of literature in the entire bible."1 With nearly half of the Bible being written......
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