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exegete

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ex·e·gete  (ks-jt) also ex·e·ge·tist (ks-jtst)
n.
A person skilled in exegesis.

[Greek exgts, from exgeisthai, to interpret; see exegesis.]

exegete [ˈɛksɪˌdʒiːt], exegetist [ˌɛksɪˈdʒiːtɪst -ˈdʒɛt-]
n
(Literary & Literary Critical Terms) a person who practises exegesis
[from Greek exēgētēs, from exēgeisthai to interpret; see exegesis]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.exegete - a person skilled in exegesis (especially of religious texts)
expert - a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully


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And while she notes that those New Testament exegetes who use social scientific models are much concerned with anachronism, not so this author with her atemporal museum exhibits.
This book is best used by clergy seeking to exegete the thinking of the remaining modernists in their congregations.
Deweese also notes that Baptist exegetes who favor the ordination of women deacons employ the teachings of Jesus.
 
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