biblical study
Examining holy texts
Biblical study is the systematic examination of the Bible—its texts, history, languages, and interpretation.
The field includes textual analysis, historical context, and theological meaning.
Someone engaged in biblical study might learn Hebrew and Greek, compare manuscript traditions, or explore how ancient audiences understood particular passages.
Also called biblical studies.
- ChristologyDoctrine of the Messiah's nature
- Old TestamentPre-Christian biblical canon
- interpretationAssigned meaning
- close readingDetailed textual analysis
- verse by verseOne stanza at a time
chapter and verse · commentary · allegory · concordance · historical context · typology · Septuagint · ancient manuscripts · Dead Sea Scrolls · context · etymology · eschatology · semantic fields · chiasm · ancient manuscripts · annotation · liberation theology · faith and reason
- medieval educationliberal arts, trivium, scriptorium, copying, religious instruction
- scripture studyconcordance, cross-reference, chapter summary, book introduction, annotations
- BibleOld Testament, New Testament, Holy Scriptures, Adam, Moses
biblical studyskimming
Passing lightly over
browsing · recreational reading · beach reading · flipping through · devotional reading
biblical studyscientific study
Systematic pursuit of knowledge
scientific inquiry · empirical research · secular humanism · natural science
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