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Case Study: When we read and interpret the scriptures, we must realize the amount of assumptions that we carry into this process. The academic study of the scriptures and the spiritual study of the Scriptures generally follow particular lines of reasoning to discern the meaning, original setting, theological import, and spiritual value.

Questions: In this discussion board, reflect upon Plummer's Interpreting the Bible that you read these past couple of weeks. You will synthesize, analyze, and reflect upon your hermeneutical assumptions and biblical interpretation process. Plan to write a total of 700 words as you reflect upon the following questions.

1. Describe the philosophical and theological assumptions of the author. How does their view of God (i.e., Trinity) correspond to the communication of God through the Scriptures? Does the author detail a method of reading scripture? If so, detail this method.
2. Articulate and reflect upon 2-3 items that you appreciated from the author and will incorporate in your vision of scriptural readings. Articulate and reflect upon 2-3 items that caused you to raise questions or to disagree.
3. Reflect further and finish the following prompt: "This book caused me to change or influence how I view the process of interpretation as follows:"