Biblical Hermeneutics: An Outline for the Seminary Course

Abstract

Biblical Hermeneutics: An Outline for the Seminary Course and The Function and History of Biblical Hermeneutics, written by Joh. Ph. Koehler and translated by Elmer E. Sauer, is a comprehensive guide on the study and interpretation of Biblical texts. The work is divided into two main sections. The first outlines principles for understanding Scripture, presenting hermeneutical rules derived from general linguistic and interpretive theory, adapted to account for the distinct features of Biblical literature. The second part examines the historical evolution of Biblical hermeneutics, from the interpretive practices of ancient Israel through to early Christian, medieval, and Reformation approaches. This document is intended for seminary courses, providing a structured and historically informed framework for students and scholars engaged in Biblical exegesis.