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Reli 404: Biblical Interpretation Question Paper

Reli 404: Biblical Interpretation

Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
FOURTH YEAR EXAMINATIONS FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE IN BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (ARTS)
RELI 404: BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION
STREAMS: BED (ARTS) Y4S1 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: THURSDAY 18/4/2013 2.30 PM – 4.30 PM
INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer question ONE in section A and any other TWO questions in section B.

SECTION A:

1. (a) Analyze reasons for having different versions of the bible. [8 Marks]

(b) “No particular version that we use today can claim more inspiration that the other
versions”. Discuss for or against this statement. [10 Marks]

(c) Discuss two main objectives to learning proper Bible interpretation. [6 Marks]

(d) Using hermeneutical principles, interpret any one of the following Bible Texts.
[6 Marks]
(i) John 3:14-15
(ii) 1 Timothy 4:23
(iii) 1 John 3:9.

SECTION B:

2. (a) Explain the natural supernatural, temporal, external human and divine elements of
the Bible. [10 Marks]

(b) Why do we need rules for Bible interpretation? [10 Marks]

3. (a) Briefly explain the following terms:

(i) Hermeneutics [3 Marks]

(ii) Exegesis [3 Marks]

(iii) Exposition [3 Marks]

(b) Examine the goal of proper biblical interpretation. [11 Marks]

4. (a) Discuss how the text, the reader and the author are the main sources of meaning in
Bible interpretation. [10 Marks]

(b) Examine the importance of any one of the following, in Bible interpretation.
[10 Marks]
(i) Historical background
(ii) Word meaning
(iii) Literal interpretation.

5. Identify and discuss eight rules of Bible interpretation. [20 Marks]

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Reli 404: Biblical Interpretation Question Paper

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