Can Use of Proper Hermeneutical Methods Transcend Gender Bias in Interpretations

Abstract

"Christians can transcend interpretive diˆerences among themselves regardless of gender or culture. With proper hermeneutic skills we discover the meaning of Biblical passages and transcend gender bias in interpretation. There are two reasons why the Christian can transcend bias. The ˜rst reason consists of the simple argument that either knowledge is possible or no knowledge is possible. Consequently, if bias cannot be overcome, then no knowledge or truth is possible outside of two separate biased experiences. Secondly, Biblical revelation supports the view that women and men and people of diˆerent ethnic backgrounds can access, understand, and apply Biblical truth.1 Since this is the case, bias can be overcome. The question then becomes, “How?”"