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Hermeneutics 2008/2009 Academic Year Question Paper

Hermeneutics 2008/2009 Academic Year

Course:Bachelor Of Theology

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2008

INSTRUCTIONS:
i) Answer a total of THREE Questions
ii) Question ONE is COMPULSORY
iii) Choose any other TWO
QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)
(a) Give an exhaustive definition of the term hermeneutics and how it came to be used
by Christians in connection with the Bible. (3 mks)
(b) What are the general qualifications of an interpreter of the scriptures? (2 mks)
(c) What were the characteristics of interpretation of scripture in the following periods in history
i) Rabbinical period
ii) Hellenistic period
iii) Apostolic period
iv) Medieval period
v) The Reformation period (24 mks)
(d) Distinguish between the Alexandrian school and the Antiochene School in as far as the
Hermeneutical approach to scripture is concern (1mks)
QUESTION TWO (20 MARKS)
(a) Why is it mandatory that the Bible has to be interpreted before it is delivered to a given
audience? (5 mks)
(b) State and explain at least TEN distortions of the scriptures regarding interpretation. (10 mks)
(c) What is the relationship between Inspiration Authority and Hermeneutics? (5 mks)
QUESTION THREE (20 MARKS)
(a) Distinguish the definitions of the five schools of interpretation and give an evaluation of each of
their hermeneutical approach to the scriptures. (10 mks)
(b) What are the unique guidelines necessary for an accurate interpretation of the following biblical
genres
i) Parables (3 mks)
ii) Prophecy (4 mks)
iii) Letters (3 mks)
QUESTION FOUR (20 MARKS)
(a) State and explain the guidelines necessary for sound Biblical interpretation that are subscribed
by the evangelicals (10 mks)
(b) (i) Outline the different biblical genres (4 mks)
(ii) What are the interpretive clues that the student of the Bible must consider for accurate interpretation
or understanding of God’s word? (6 mks)

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