BIBL104 ICE Practice Exam Questions
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2025/2026.
What is Hermeneutics?
It is the art and science (theory and practice) of interpretation.
What do they say is the aim of a good interpretation? What is not the aim?
The aim of good interpretation is simple: to get at the plain meaning of the text. The aim of good
interpretation is "not" uniqueness; One is trying to discover what no one else has found. The
attempt to out clever everyone else.
According to Fee and Stuart, what is the antidote to bad interpretation?
The antidote to bad interpretation is good interpretation based on common sense guidelines.
They define "The Bible" in part as... The Bible is not a series of what?
The Bible is both human and divine and is the Word of God given in human words in history. The
Bible is not a series of propositions and imperatives.
What are the kinds of communication that God uses to convey his Word?
God uses narrative history, genealogies, chronicles, laws of all kinds, poetry of all kinds, sermons and
apocalypses to convey his Word.
To interpret properly the "then and there" of the biblical texts what should you do?
You must not only know some general rules that apply to all the words of the Bible, but you also
need to learn the special rules that apply to each of these literary forms (genres).
What is Historical Context and why is it important?
Historical Context: the time, culture of the author and his readers, geographical, topographical, and
political factors that are relevant to the author's setting all help in understanding of the occasion and
purpose of each biblical book and its various parts.
What is Literary Context and why is it important?
Literary Context: words only have meaning in sentences, and biblical sentences only have clear
meaning in relation to preceding and succeeding sentences. One should ask "What's the point?"
over and over. To trace the author's train of thought, find out what the original author intended.
What do Fee and Stuart say is the "only proper control for hermeneutics"?
The only proper control for hermeneutics is to be found in the original intent of the biblical text (the
plain meaning). Proper hermeneutics begins with solid "exegesis."
What is the true meaning of the biblical text for us according to Fee and Stuart?
, The true meaning of the biblical text is the objective point of control. It needs to be controlled by
good exegesis.
What are potential problems with a fuller or deeper meaing?
Beyond its original intent people can interpret in many ways which could lead to improper
interpretations. A text cannot mean what it never meant.
What is the problem with using only one translation?
You are committed to exegetical choices of that one translation as the Word of God.
What is the first concern of translators and why?
The first concern of translators is misinterpreting the text; translators want to be sure that the text
they are usuing is as close as possible to the original wording so they can sift through all the available
material , compare the places where the manuscripts differ, and determine which of the variants
represents erros and which one most likely represents the original text.
What is the traditional view of how the Bible was written?
The traditional view is a conservative view. It accepts the biblical documents at face value. It
assumes that the documents are indeed historical and true accounts.
How does the traditional view of the origin of the Bible differ from the modern view?
Traditional view (conservative) accepts that claim as a working hypothesis while modern view
(liberal) approaches the biblical documents as suspect at best.
What is the concept of canon, and why is it important?
The word canon refers to a group of writings regarded as authentic. It is used to describe the body of
literature in the Bible. A standard that something else is measured against (ruler, rod). In biblical
terms, the canon is the collection of books that are viewed as Scripture.
In the NT, why were many of the Epistles written before the Gospels?
The early church was convinced that the return of Jesus was right around the corner and a written
argument that He was the Messiah did not seem to be needed.
Why did it take time for the NT canon to be agreed upon?
It took time for all the churches in various cities to amass a complete collection because most of the
NT books are letters and copies of letters sent to various churches throughout the Mediterranean
region. They wanted to make sure that everything was right.
What is the significance of the Dead Sea Scrolls?
It demonstrates that the Masoretic text has been stable since that time and thus shows the
reliability of modern English translations.
In what three languages were the 66 books of the Protestant Bible originally written?
Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic.
Original Language:
The language that one is translating from; in our case Hebrew, Aramaic or Greek.
and Correct Answers, 100% Verified.
2025/2026.
What is Hermeneutics?
It is the art and science (theory and practice) of interpretation.
What do they say is the aim of a good interpretation? What is not the aim?
The aim of good interpretation is simple: to get at the plain meaning of the text. The aim of good
interpretation is "not" uniqueness; One is trying to discover what no one else has found. The
attempt to out clever everyone else.
According to Fee and Stuart, what is the antidote to bad interpretation?
The antidote to bad interpretation is good interpretation based on common sense guidelines.
They define "The Bible" in part as... The Bible is not a series of what?
The Bible is both human and divine and is the Word of God given in human words in history. The
Bible is not a series of propositions and imperatives.
What are the kinds of communication that God uses to convey his Word?
God uses narrative history, genealogies, chronicles, laws of all kinds, poetry of all kinds, sermons and
apocalypses to convey his Word.
To interpret properly the "then and there" of the biblical texts what should you do?
You must not only know some general rules that apply to all the words of the Bible, but you also
need to learn the special rules that apply to each of these literary forms (genres).
What is Historical Context and why is it important?
Historical Context: the time, culture of the author and his readers, geographical, topographical, and
political factors that are relevant to the author's setting all help in understanding of the occasion and
purpose of each biblical book and its various parts.
What is Literary Context and why is it important?
Literary Context: words only have meaning in sentences, and biblical sentences only have clear
meaning in relation to preceding and succeeding sentences. One should ask "What's the point?"
over and over. To trace the author's train of thought, find out what the original author intended.
What do Fee and Stuart say is the "only proper control for hermeneutics"?
The only proper control for hermeneutics is to be found in the original intent of the biblical text (the
plain meaning). Proper hermeneutics begins with solid "exegesis."
What is the true meaning of the biblical text for us according to Fee and Stuart?
, The true meaning of the biblical text is the objective point of control. It needs to be controlled by
good exegesis.
What are potential problems with a fuller or deeper meaing?
Beyond its original intent people can interpret in many ways which could lead to improper
interpretations. A text cannot mean what it never meant.
What is the problem with using only one translation?
You are committed to exegetical choices of that one translation as the Word of God.
What is the first concern of translators and why?
The first concern of translators is misinterpreting the text; translators want to be sure that the text
they are usuing is as close as possible to the original wording so they can sift through all the available
material , compare the places where the manuscripts differ, and determine which of the variants
represents erros and which one most likely represents the original text.
What is the traditional view of how the Bible was written?
The traditional view is a conservative view. It accepts the biblical documents at face value. It
assumes that the documents are indeed historical and true accounts.
How does the traditional view of the origin of the Bible differ from the modern view?
Traditional view (conservative) accepts that claim as a working hypothesis while modern view
(liberal) approaches the biblical documents as suspect at best.
What is the concept of canon, and why is it important?
The word canon refers to a group of writings regarded as authentic. It is used to describe the body of
literature in the Bible. A standard that something else is measured against (ruler, rod). In biblical
terms, the canon is the collection of books that are viewed as Scripture.
In the NT, why were many of the Epistles written before the Gospels?
The early church was convinced that the return of Jesus was right around the corner and a written
argument that He was the Messiah did not seem to be needed.
Why did it take time for the NT canon to be agreed upon?
It took time for all the churches in various cities to amass a complete collection because most of the
NT books are letters and copies of letters sent to various churches throughout the Mediterranean
region. They wanted to make sure that everything was right.
What is the significance of the Dead Sea Scrolls?
It demonstrates that the Masoretic text has been stable since that time and thus shows the
reliability of modern English translations.
In what three languages were the 66 books of the Protestant Bible originally written?
Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic.
Original Language:
The language that one is translating from; in our case Hebrew, Aramaic or Greek.
