Term
Literalistic Hermeneutic
A method of biblical interpretation that takes words simplistically or woodenly while ignoring literary context and intended meaning.
Filed underHermeneutics
Definition
A method of interpreting Scripture that ignores literary context, taking every word with a simplistic or wooden view. Often overlooks the intended meaning.
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Last revised August 14, 2026