How do we interpret the meaning of a biblical text? Who determines the meaning of a biblical text? Who has the power and authority to claim, “This passage means…” In this lesson (divided into 4 parts), we will analyze the various elements of the interpretive process with the goal of finding the meaning of a passage.

In this video, we will build on part 1 and examine the roles that the author, text, and reader play in interpreting the meaning of Scripture.

This is lesson 3, part 2 (of 4) of our series on biblical hermeneutics/interpretation.

Click here for the teaching notes for the lesson and here for student handouts.

Lesson 3, Part 2: The role of the author, text, and reader in interpretation.