Kevin Vanhoozer joins Kirk E. Miller to unsurface the question that quietly shapes every act of Bible reading: What does it mean to understand Scripture well?

Aiming to demystify the discipline, Kevin explores what hermeneutics is, what theological and metaphysical precommitments ought to inform our approach to Scripture, and why it matters for our Christian "reading cultures," the local church.

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Episode outline:

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:40 Meet Dr. Kevin Vanhoozer

01:31 What is Hermeneutics?

07:06 The Importance of Hermeneutics in Christian Life

13:06 Hermeneutics and Other Theological Disciplines

20:13 The Role of Theological Pre-commitments

25:01 Understanding the Ontology and Teleology of Scripture

25:39 The Nature of Scripture: Human and Divine Discourse

28:33 Literal vs. Figural Readings of the Bible

34:39 The Meaning of Meaning in Biblical Texts

40:27 The Role of Hermeneutics in Addressing Interpretive Pluralism

41:49 The Importance of Interpretive Virtues

46:28 The Concept of Interpretive Communities

52:54 Practical Implications for Local Churches

53:35 Conclusion and Final Thoughts