Title: Thy Word (The Study of the Word) – Part 2Text: Isaiah I. Correct Study Requires Solid Hermeneutics.A. Hermeneutics defined.B. Why study hermeneutics?II. Principles of Hermeneutics: Proper Study.A. Principle 1: Interpretation must be based on the author’s intention of meaning and not the modern reader.B. Principle 2: Interpretations must be done in the context of the passage.C. Principle 3: Interpret the Bible literally (or normally) allowing for normal use of figurative language.D. Principle 4: Use the Bible to help interpret itself.E. Principle 5: Be sensitive to distinctions in Old Testament and New and implications to their original audience.F. Principle 6: Interpret according to the type (genre) of literature you are in.1. Interpreting the Old Testament: HistoricalNarrative, Law, Wisdom Literature, Poetry, Prophetic/ Apocalyptic / Eschatological2. Interpreting the New Testament: Gospels/Acts,(Historical Narrative), Parables, Epistles, Revelation/ Apocalyptic / PropheticG. Principle 7 : Interpretation must be distinguished from application.