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Ex`e`get´ics
exegetics the branch of theology that specializes in interpretation, or exegesis, of Biblical literature. Historically, exegetes have recognized four levels of meaning in the Bible: the historical or literal, the allegorical, the moral, and the anagogical or mystical, putting emphasis on the necessity of a foundation for the latter three in the literal sense. — exegete, n. See also: BibleHow to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The practical implications of Perry's exegetics are better illustrated by his discussion of the Fourteenth Amendment, which rests on the observation that the "privileges and immunities" clause, originally intended as a relatively robust mandate for equality, was emaciated by the interpretations of the nineteenth-century Supreme Court. Exegetics Incorporated, announced today the release of the Print ID(TM) Kit and PrintID(TM) card, the "first of its kind" DNA sampling kit. |
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