There are many people who do not take into account the whole counsel of Gods Word when interpreting Scripture and like to pull Scripture completely out context, so as to get it to mean whatever they need it to mean in order to make it fit their particular worldview, ideologies, pre-held agendas, and twisted theology. This is known as eisegesis. Eisegesis (from Greek εἰς into as opposed to exegesis from ἐξηγεῖσθαι to lead out) is the process of interpreting a text or portion of text in such a way that it introduces ones own presuppositions, agendas, and/or biases into and onto the text. The act is often used to prove a pre-held point of concern to the reader and to provide him or her with confirmation bias in accordance with his or her pre-held agenda. Eisegesis is best understood when contrasted with exegesis. While exegesis draws out the meaning from a text in accordance with the context and discover-able meaning of its author, eisegesis occurs when a reader imposes his or her interpretation into and onto the text. As a result, exegesis tends to be objective when employed effectively while eisegesis is regarded as highly subjective.
Posted on: Wed, 30 Apr 2014 17:51:03 +0000
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