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exegetics [ˌɛksɪˈdʒɛtɪks] n (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) (functioning as singular) the scientific study of exegesis and exegetical methods 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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