terminology
Exegesis — Definition
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Define 'exegesis' in the context of biblical study.
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Exegesis is the critical explanation or interpretation of a text based on a careful, objective analysis. The goal is to 'draw out' the author's original intended meaning.
Explanation
It stands in contrast to 'eisegesis,' which is the act of reading one's own ideas into the text.
Source or basis: Standard Theological Terms
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