Typological Hermeneutics (Understanding the Foreshadowing of Christ)
Typological Hermeneutics (Understanding the Foreshadowing of Christ) Typological hermeneutics is a profound method of biblical interpretation that unveils the connections between events, figures, and institutions in the Old Testament (types) and their fulfillment in the New Testament (antitypes). This approach enriches our understanding of Scripture, revealing how earlier biblical elements foreshadow or point to the ultimate reality found in Jesus Christ. (Key Terms) Type: A person, event, or symbol in the Old Testament that prefigures or foreshadows a greater reality found in the New Testament. Antitype: The fulfillment of the type, often realized in the life and work of Jesus Christ. Hermeneutics: The study of interpretation, particularly of biblical texts, which seeks to uncover meaning and understanding within the Scriptures. Exegesis: A critical interpretation or explanation of a text, especially a biblical one, that seeks to derive its original meaning. Foreshadowing: A literary