Bible Interpretation, Student Workbook, SW05

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B I B L E I N T E R P R E T A T I O N

5. Weakness: far too extensive number

H. Literary Criticism: determining the author, style, recipient, and genre

1. Studies different types of literature, background study on the books

2. Views the Bible as the product of literary genius

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3. Has a very high proof level

4. Strength: discovers what types ( genres ) of biblical literature mean and how they should be handled to interpret them properly

5. Weakness: tendency to read too much into the text without allowing them to speak for themselves

I. Canonical Criticism: analyzes the Church’s acceptance, view and use of the text

1. Focuses on the history of the Bible in ancient Israel and the early Church (councils, conventions)

2. Views the Bible as the product of the religious community

3. Has a very high proof level

4. Strength: takes the community’s view of the Bible seriously