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