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JadziaDax · 06-13-2003, 02:08 AM

The Word of the Day for June 13 is:

exegesis • \ek-suh-JEE-sis\ • (noun) exposition, explanation; especially an explanation or critical interpretation of a text

A little more information about today’s word:
Theological scholars have long been preoccupied with interpreting the meanings of various passages in the Bible. In fact, because of the sacred status of the Bible in both Judaism and Christianity, biblical interpretation has played a crucial role in both of those religions throughout their histories. English speakers have used the word "exegesis"—a descendant of the Greek term "exegeisthai," meaning "to explain" or "to interpret"—to refer to explanations of Scripture since the early 17th century. Nowadays, however, academic writers interpret all sorts of texts, and "exegesis" is no longer associated mainly with the Bible.

My sentence:
"This biography of Augustine is compounded in equal measure of fact and exegesis, all of it offered up in elegant prose."
-- The Los Angeles Times, December 5, 1999

Based on Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, 10th Edition.

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06-13-2003, 02:08 AM	#74 (permalink)
JadziaDax Loser Location: who the fuck cares?	Word of the day June 13 The Word of the Day for June 13 is: exegesis • \ek-suh-JEE-sis\ • (noun) exposition, explanation; especially an explanation or critical interpretation of a text A little more information about today’s word: Theological scholars have long been preoccupied with interpreting the meanings of various passages in the Bible. In fact, because of the sacred status of the Bible in both Judaism and Christianity, biblical interpretation has played a crucial role in both of those religions throughout their histories. English speakers have used the word "exegesis"—a descendant of the Greek term "exegeisthai," meaning "to explain" or "to interpret"—to refer to explanations of Scripture since the early 17th century. Nowadays, however, academic writers interpret all sorts of texts, and "exegesis" is no longer associated mainly with the Bible. My sentence: "This biography of Augustine is compounded in equal measure of fact and exegesis, all of it offered up in elegant prose." -- The Los Angeles Times, December 5, 1999 Based on Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, 10th Edition. Next sentence?