The study or theory of the methodical interpretation of text, especially holy texts.

Of or pertaining to hermeneutics, the study or theory of the methodical interpretation of text, especially holy texts.

That explains, interprets, illustrates or elucidates.

A particular method of interpretation of text, especially holy texts.

In a hermeneutical way.

plural of hermeneut

(philosophy) A practitioner of hermeneutics: someone who interprets a text.

A framework for the interpretation of a text which considers historical, linguistic, cultural, environmental, and individualistic contexts.

plural of hermeneutic circle

Synonym of hermeneutic circle