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: tends to reduce the entire meaning of Scripture to what it meant within the believing community, and not what the Bible claims

J. Redaction Criticism: focuses on the theology of the person who wrote it

1. Intense study of individual books to understand the meaning of the author’s theme and views

2. Views the Bible as the product of creative personality

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3. Has a mid proof level

4. Strength: deep analysis of an author’s entire collection of writings and their interests

5. Weakness: does not correlate the Bible with other books

K. Historical Criticism: investigating the historical setting, culture, and background

1. Researches the ancient cultures, their customs, and their history

2. Views the Bible as the product of historical forces

3. Has a middle range proof level