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Exegesis an explanation or interpretation and is often applied to biblical studies. Cuddon states “In Roman times the exegetes were professional and official interpreters of charms, omens dreams, sacred law and oral pronouncements” (315). A variorum edition (q.v), for example, contains a great deal of exegesis. | Exegesis an explanation or interpretation and is often applied to biblical studies. Cuddon states “In Roman times the exegetes were professional and official interpreters of charms, omens, dreams, sacred law and oral pronouncements” (315). A variorum edition (q.v), for example, contains a great deal of exegesis. | ||
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines variorum as an edition or text of a work containing notes by various persons or variant readings of the text. | The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines variorum as an edition or text of a work containing notes by various persons or variant readings of the text. | ||
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Cuddon, J.A. The Penguin Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory. 4th ed. London: Blackwell Publishers Ltd, 1998. | Cuddon, J.A. The Penguin Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory. 4th ed. London: Blackwell Publishers Ltd, 1998. | ||
Baldick, Chris. The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Literary Terms. New York: Oxford | Baldick, Chris. The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Literary Terms. New York: Oxford University Press, 1990. | ||
Wheeler, L. Kip. "Literary Terms and Definitions." Dr. Wheeler's Website. 1998. Carson-Newman College. 22 Feb. 2006 <http://web.cn.edu/kwheeler/lit-terms-E.html>. | Wheeler, L. Kip. "Literary Terms and Definitions." Dr. Wheeler's Website. 1998. Carson-Newman College. 22 Feb. 2006 <http://web.cn.edu/kwheeler/lit-terms-E.html>. | ||