Hermeneutics

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What is Hermeneutics?

https://youtu.be/382Yq5hBl9o

Kevin Vanhoozer joins Kirk E. Miller to surface the question that quietly shapes every act of Bible reading: What does it mean to understand Scripture well?

Aiming to demystify the discipline, Kevin explores what hermeneutics is, what theological and metaphysical pre-commitments ought to inform our approach to Scripture, and why it matters for our Christian "reading cultures," the local church.

Episode outline: 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:40 Meet Dr. Kevin Vanhoozer 01:31 What is Hermeneutics? 07:06 The Importance of Hermeneutics in Christian Life 13:06 Hermeneutics and Other Theological Disciplines 20:13 The Role of Theological Pre-commitments 25:01 Understanding the Ontology and Teleology of Scripture 25:39 The Nature of Scripture: Human and Divine Discourse 28:33 Literal vs. Figural Readings of the Bible 34:39 The Meaning of Meaning in Biblical Texts 40:27 The Role of Hermeneutics in Addressing Interpretive Pluralism 41:49 The Importance of Interpretive Virtues 46:28 The Concept of Interpretive Communities 52:54 Practical Implications for Local Churches 53:35 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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https://youtu.be/58bCWXDVvrk

We are pleased to share this Classic well-loved “In Search of the Lord’s Way” from our Brother Mack Lyon.  Due to the age of the program, some items offered are no longer available.  Transcripts, CDs, DVDs, and Cassette Tapes are not available for Classic programs.  The email address mentioned on the Classic episodes is no longer used.

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https://youtu.be/94K_OdQ03vQ

This program originally aired 6/25/1989. 

We are pleased to share this Classic well-loved “In Search of the Lord’s Way” from our Brother Mack Lyon. Due to the age of the program, some items offered are no longer available. Transcripts, CDs, DVDs, and Cassette Tapes are not available for Classic programs. The email address mentioned on the Classic episodes is no longer used.

If you would like to contact us you can do so at searchtv@searchtv.org or by calling 1-800-321-8633.

This program is available only through YouTube. If you enjoyed this program please share with your friends and consider subscribing to our channel “SearchTVMinistry”.