Abstract This article makes the following case: according to Artemidorus of Daldis’ Oneirocriticon one main task dream interpreter is identify, through knowledge dreamer, which components a are internal in order assess—as far as possible—the external dream. I argue that very similar hermeneutic issues were being extensively theorised Artemidorus’ period by Jewish and Christian writers who conce...

throughout history, muslims have approached quranic exegesis in various ways among which being a persuasive, intellectual way on the basis of proofs from the quran, hadiths, and intellect. although they benefitted from hadiths up tothe third/fourth hijri centuries in their commentaries, they did not ignore intellectual method – as will be proved in the present essay. overshadowing other methods...

Abstract Paul's reference to his adaptability different groups in 1 Cor 9.19–23 is central recent discussions about Jewishness. This paper argues that the crucial context for metaphor of self-enslavement (1 9.19) not be found anthropological passages such as Rom 6 or Gal 5, but rather conditions a slave's life antiquity. leads an interpretation combines essential concerns Paul within Judaism pe...

The translation of the word ἐπιεικὲς in Philippians 4:5 is inviting trouble as Indonesian does not seem to be very appropriate based on context. While many versions Bible give correct translation, discussion about why was given has never appeared. This article discusses use verse question three points view. First, it analyzes usage New Testament. Secondly, near context under study. Third, analy...

The book has nine chapters plus an introduction and concluding remarks with a foreword by Daniel Nii Aboagye Aryeh (PhD). Its content can be divided into two thematic parts. first part, covering chs. 1–5 (pp. 1–42) is described variously as “elements of biblical interpretation” (p. xv), “foundational principles” “basic elements Biblical Exegesis” 41). authors signal this division indicating in ...