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Bibl 227: Hermeneutics 2010/2011 Academic Year Question Paper

Bibl 227: Hermeneutics 2010/2011 Academic Year

Course:Bachelor Of Theology

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2009

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Answer a total of THREE question
2. Question ONE is compulsory
3. Choose any other TWO questions.
QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS) COMPULSORY
a) Define the following terms briefly
(i) Hermeneutics
(ii) Special Hermeneutics
(iii)General Hermeneutics (3 marks)

b) The very existence of many denominations today in Kenya is attributed to the different
ways people interpret the Bible. Why do people misinterpret the Word of God?
(10 marks)
c) Why is it important that we should always purpose to interpret the Bible correctly and
soundly? (10 marks)
d) Explain the consequences of poor handling of scriptures by preachers (7 marks)
QUESTION TWO (20 MARKS)
a) What are the qualifications necessary for an interpreter of the Bible? (4 marks)
b) State and explain the principles that the student of the Bible must apply in order to realize
accurate results. (16 marks)
QUESTION THREE (20 MARKS)
a) Explain the general guidelines for interpreting each of the following:
(i) Parables
(ii) Prophecy
(iii)Poetry
(iv) Types
(v) Figures of speech (10 marks)
b) Describe and evaluate the hermeneutical approach of each of the five major schools of
interpretation that had been practiced down through the centuries (10 marks)
QUESTION FOUR (20 MARKS)
a) Describe the characteristics of interpretation of the Bible during the following periods :
(i) Rabbinic period
(ii) Hellenistic period
(iii)Medieval period
(iv) Reformation period

b) Evaluate the strengths and weakness of each of the above interpretation (8 marks)

Bibl 227: Hermeneutics 2010/2011 Academic Year Question Paper

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