Hermenuticsintermediate
Select all of the following options that identify the Bible study method focused on examining a book or passage as a unified whole:
Answer
Synthetic method
Explanation
### Why this is right
- **A** is correct because the synthetic method studies a book or passage as a whole.
- **B** is correct because the biographical method studies a biblical person’s life and recorded actions.
- **C** is correct because the analytical method examines words, phrases, or sections in detail.
### The concept
The source also names devotional, topical, and practical methods. These methods can be combined or selected according to the study question. A method is a guide to work, not a substitute for actually doing the work.
### The other options
- **D. Chronometric**: This is not one of the six methods named in the source.
### Remember
Know what question you are asking before choosing a study method.
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