Exegetical Fallacies
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Exegetical Fallacies is a widely used biblical studies book by D. A. Carson that analyzes common interpretive errors in exegesis and offers guidance for more accurate handling of Scripture.
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| Exegetical Fallacies canonical | 3 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Exegetical Fallacies Context triple: [D. A. Carson, hasWrittenWork, Exegetical Fallacies]
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A.
Thirteen principles of exegesis
The Thirteen Principles of Exegesis are a classical rabbinic set of hermeneutic rules used to interpret and derive Jewish law and teachings from the Hebrew Bible.
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Hermeneutics and Criticism
Hermeneutics and Criticism is Friedrich Schleiermacher’s foundational work that systematizes the theory and practice of interpretation, especially of biblical and classical texts, and is considered a cornerstone of modern hermeneutics.
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C.
The Conflict of Interpretations
The Conflict of Interpretations is a seminal collection of essays by philosopher Paul Ricoeur that explores hermeneutics, psychoanalysis, and structuralism in developing a theory of interpretation.
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D.
Analecta Biblica
Analecta Biblica is a scholarly series of academic monographs and studies in biblical and related ancient Near Eastern research.
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E.
Homilies on Exodus
Homilies on Exodus is a series of early Christian sermons by Origen that offer allegorical and theological interpretations of the biblical Book of Exodus.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Exegetical Fallacies Target entity description: Exegetical Fallacies is a widely used biblical studies book by D. A. Carson that analyzes common interpretive errors in exegesis and offers guidance for more accurate handling of Scripture.
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A.
Thirteen principles of exegesis
The Thirteen Principles of Exegesis are a classical rabbinic set of hermeneutic rules used to interpret and derive Jewish law and teachings from the Hebrew Bible.
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B.
Hermeneutics and Criticism
Hermeneutics and Criticism is Friedrich Schleiermacher’s foundational work that systematizes the theory and practice of interpretation, especially of biblical and classical texts, and is considered a cornerstone of modern hermeneutics.
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C.
The Conflict of Interpretations
The Conflict of Interpretations is a seminal collection of essays by philosopher Paul Ricoeur that explores hermeneutics, psychoanalysis, and structuralism in developing a theory of interpretation.
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D.
Analecta Biblica
Analecta Biblica is a scholarly series of academic monographs and studies in biblical and related ancient Near Eastern research.
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E.
Homilies on Exodus
Homilies on Exodus is a series of early Christian sermons by Origen that offer allegorical and theological interpretations of the biblical Book of Exodus.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
biblical studies book
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book ⓘ |
| aimsTo | help readers avoid common exegetical mistakes ⓘ |
| author |
D. A. Carson
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Donald A. Carson ⓘ
linked to:
D. A. Carson
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| critiques |
overly speculative exegesis
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proof-texting ⓘ superficial word studies ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
awareness of historical context
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careful use of original languages ⓘ contextual interpretation of Scripture ⓘ intellectual humility in exegesis ⓘ |
| encourages |
careful argumentation in interpretation
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responsible use of commentaries ⓘ self-critique of interpretive methods ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
interpretive errors in exegesis
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principles of sound interpretation ⓘ |
| genre |
biblical studies
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theology ⓘ |
| hasReputation |
standard introductory work on exegetical errors
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widely used in evangelical scholarship ⓘ |
| hasSection |
grammatical fallacies
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logical fallacies ⓘ presuppositional and historical fallacies ⓘ word-study fallacies ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
Bible teachers
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pastors ⓘ students of biblical studies ⓘ |
| intendedUse |
reference work
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textbook ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| notableConcept |
category mistakes in exegesis
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illegitimate totality transfer ⓘ logical non sequitur in interpretation ⓘ misuse of grammatical details ⓘ overreliance on etymology ⓘ root fallacy ⓘ unwarranted theological presuppositions ⓘ word-study fallacy ⓘ |
| provides | guidance for accurate handling of Scripture ⓘ |
| structure | topical ⓘ |
| subject |
New Testament studies
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biblical exegesis ⓘ hermeneutics ⓘ |
| theologicalOrientation | evangelical ⓘ |
| usedIn |
Bible college curricula
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seminary courses ⓘ |
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