OABS – FALL SEMESTER

HERMENEUTICS I

Mid-Term Test  –  September 25, 2002

Online Academy of Biblical Studies

Year One – Semester Two

Hermeneutics I

Instructor - Randy L. Mabe

September 25, 2002

It has been a pleasure to have you as a student in this course. The test is open-book, meaning you may use notes, handouts and Bible for this test. It is a True / False test. I pray you have a clear mind and calm attitude.

Instructions:

1)  Do not preview the test before taking it.

2)  The test must be completed within one hour for full credit. Be sure and complete the test. Write the amount of time required to complete the test if it is more than one hour.

3)  I must receive your answers to the test by 11:00 am CST on Saturday September 28, 2002

TEST QUESTIONS:

1) T / F Hermeneutics is the science of interpolation.

2) T / F Context determines interpretation.

3) T / F Language is to be considered figurative unless it makes an impossibility.

4) T / F The Bible is best understood by a literal interpretation only.

5) T / F Method is superior to the rule.

6) T / F An understanding of the original languages does not help in Hermeneutics.

7) T / F The foundation of erroneous methods of interpretation is the desire to prove an established belief or practice.

8) T / F Rules are generic.

9) T / F Axioms are the most primary and essential truths of a science briefly expressed.

10) T / F The Allegorical Method looks at the Bible as a splendid riddle.

11) T / F One of two contradictory statements are always false.

12) T / F Sacred hermeneutics is popular with the masses.

13) T / F Denominationalism promotes true hermeneutics.

14) T / F The true object of speech is the impartation of words.

15) T / F Human reasoning is superior to the Bible according to the Rationalistic Method of interpretation.

16) T / F Efforts to harmonize theories of Physical Science with the Bible hinders true interpretation.

17) T / F Language is not a very reliable medium of communication.

18) T / F A correct text is essential to good interpretation in Sacred Hermeneutics.

19) T / F An accurate translation promotes good interpretation.

20) T / F The Spiritual Method of interpretation looks to a few who are “en rapport” with God to do the interpreting for the many.

21) T / F If the Bible does not mean what it says then there is no way to know what it means.

22) T / F The Bible is subject to hermeneutical method and rules as any other writing.

23) T / F Writers normally write in literal language.

24) T / F A text must be determined as literal or figurative before it is interpreted.

25) T / F The Bible is the doctrine of God.

26) T / F The Bible contains the doctrine of God.

27) T / F The Bible is a book of proofs for the doctrine of God.

28) T / F Book, chapter and verse preaching is good.

29) T / F The Hierarchical Method focuses upon what the “Lord” would have you do.

30) T / F It is important to understand the Bible.

31) T / F A text must be proven genuine before it is interpreted.

32) T / F Liberalism and orthodox creeds are dogmatic.

33) T / F Two writers independently express thoughts alike.

34) T / F Two thoughts may be expressed by one expression.

35) T / F The association of one word with other words has no impact on its interpretation.

36) T / F Truth harmonizes.

37) T / F Nature is the standard in the Rationalistic Method of interpretation.

38) T / F Reading the Bible yearly by a schedule will produce an understanding of the Bible if followed for twenty years or more.

39) T / F An assertion of truth necessarily excludes that to which it is essentially opposed and no more.

40) T / F A writing is purpose driven.

41) T / F A correct definition of a word substituted for that word will not modify the meaning of the text.

42) T / F The Apologetic Method of interpretation is reasonable.

43) T / F The Inductive Method of interpretation is unreasonable.

44) T / F Literal Method adherents will discuss all statements of the Bible.

45) T / F All facts must be gathered and analyzed before a deduction is made or a conclusion reached on any given Bible subject.

46) T / F Two apparent contradictory statements may harmonize after all the evidence is examined.

47) T / F Inference may be used legitimately to ascertain facts and the conclusions reached from them.

48) T / F Religious truth may be gathered from approved precedent.

49) T / F A miracle is greater than philosophy.

50) T / F Negative facts do not establish truth.

51) Write a short assessment of this class, including suggestions to make it better.