exegesis in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
Exegesis is the critical interpretation and explanation of a text, especially religious scriptures.
Sample Sentences
- The scholar's exegesis of the ancient text revealed insights previously overlooked.
- In her lecture, she emphasized the importance of exegesis in understanding religious scriptures.
- The professor challenged his students to conduct a thorough exegesis of the poem.
- His exegesis was not merely a summary but an in-depth analysis of the author's intentions.
- The committee sought a comprehensive exegesis to better understand the historical context of the manuscript.