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Bibl 227 Y2s2 Question Paper

Bibl 227 Y2s2

Course:Bachelor Of Theology

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2009

COURSE CODE: BIBL 227
COURSE TITLE: HERMENEUTICS
STREAM: Y2S2

INSTRUCTIONS:
i) Answer a total of THREE Question
ii) Question ONE is COMPULSURY
iii) Choose any other TWO

QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)

(a)
(i) Define the term “Hermeneutics”
(2Marks)
(ii) What are the basic qualifications of a good interpreter of the Bible?
(4 Marks)

(b) There are churches in this country that still believe that there is no need for people to learn how
to interpret the Bible because the Holy Spirit will interpret for them. Respond to this attitude by
explaining the necessity of interpreting the Bible.
(10 Marks)
(c) It is true that everyone approaches the Bible with some biasness. Explain and evaluate how the
five schools of interpretation approaches the Bible.
(10 Marks)

QUESTION TWO (20 MARKS)

(a) Correct interpretation of the scriptures leads to correct application of Gods Word to life
leading to right living. Explain the guidelines that enable the student of God’s Word to
arrive at the proper meaning of the scriptures.
(10 Marks)
(b) (i) Distinguish between general hermeneutics and special hermeneutics?
(4 Marks)
(ii) Explain the characteristics of the Rabbinic and Apostolic interpretations. (6 Marks)

QUESTION THREE (20 MARKS)

(a) Why did the authors of the Bible use figures of speech as part of their communicative devise
(6 Marks)

(b) Explain how you would effectively interpret the following literary genres in the Bible.
(i) Figures of speech (4 Marks)
(ii) Parables (5 Marks)
(iii) Prophecy (5 Marks)

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QUESTION FOUR (20 Marks)

Part of the reasons why we study hermeneutics is to avoid distortion of scriptures.
Explain how the following interpretation distorts the authorial intent of scripture.

(i) Fragmentary interpretation (2 marks)

(ii) Dogmatic interpretation (2 marks)

(iii) Predictive interpretation (2 marks)

(iv) Systematized interpretation (2 marks)

(v) Modernization interpretation (2 marks)

(vi) Traditional interpretation (2 marks)

(vii) Historical interpretation (2 marks)

(viii) Rationalistic interpretation (2 marks)

(ix) Cross-reference interpretation (2 marks)

(x) Mythological interpretation (2 marks)

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