definition: it's a branch of knowledge that deals with interpreting things, especially Bible or literary texts. it's a method or a theory of interpretation.
apparently there are different types of hermen.. new.. ticks :P
oh boy
this could get long and deep
(deep and wide.. there's a fountain.. sorry.. back on track *ahem)
literal- a biblical text is to be interpreted according to the “plain meaning” conveyed by its grammatical construction and historical context.
moral- seeks to establish exegetical principles by which ethical lessons may be drawn from the various parts of the Bible.
allegorical- looks for a deeper, spiritual meaning within the text.
anagogical- a method of mystical or spiritual interpretation of statements or events, especially scriptural exegesis, that detects allusions to the afterlife.
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I think my mind is about to explode.
I'll let the scholars do this stuff, and stick to what I'm good at.
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