hermeneutics

Meaning

Noun

• The study or theory of the methodical interpretation of text, especially holy texts.

Origin

• From Ancient Greek ἑρμηνευτῐκός ("of {{n-g") for interpreting}}, from ἑρμηνεύω, from ἑρμηνεύς, of unknown origin; folk etymology suggests a connection with Hermes. The term was introduced c. 360 BC by Aristotle in his text Perì Hermeneías (On Interpretation).