Medieval Interpretive Methods

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In the Medieval Period, scholars built upon Patristic approaches with more elaborate allegorical methods of interpreting scripture.

Recommended Reading

Resources

Ian Levy, "Introducing Medieval Biblical Interpretation: The Senses of Scripture in Pre-Modern Exegesis"; Beryl Smalley, "The Study of the Bible in the Middle Ages"

Canonical Areas

Holy Scripture

Content of Scripture

a. Books of the Bible & Category b. Major Biblical Figures c. Major Biblical Themes

Context of Scripture

a. Historical Context b. Canonical Context c. Literary Context d. Transmission / Translation

Interpretive Methods

a. Patristic Interpretive Methods b. Medieval Interpretive Methods c. Reformation Interpretive Methods d. Modern Interpretive Methods