Social:Prooftext
A proof text is a passage of scripture presented as proof for a theological doctrine, belief, or principle.[1] Prooftexting (sometimes "proof-texting" or "proof texting") is the practice of using quotations from a document, either for the purpose of exegesis, or to establish a proposition in eisegesis (introducing one's own presuppositions, agendas, or biases). Such quotes may not accurately reflect the original intent of the author,[2] and a document quoted in such a manner, when read as a whole, may not support the proposition for which it was cited.[3][4][5][6] The term has currency primarily in theological and exegetical circles.
This is to be distinguished from quotations from a source deemed a hostile witness, which inadvertently substantiate a point beneficial to the quoter in the course of its own narrative. Even when lifted out of context, those facts still stand.
See also
- Quote mining
References
- ↑ "Definition of PROOF TEXT" (in en). https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proof+text.
- ↑ "The Use of a Doctrinal Catechism in Sunday-School Instruction: A Symposium", Jesse L. Hurlbut et al; The Biblical World, Vol. 16, No. 3 (Sept 1900); retrieved via JSTOR
- ↑ "Problem with Proof-Texting". Covenant of Love. 2010-03-24. http://covenantoflove.net/reformed-theology-theology/sola-scriptura-reformed-theology-theology/problem-with-proof-texting/. Retrieved 2013-11-14.
- ↑ "problems with proof-texting (1)". Peripatetic Learning. Carlsweatman.wordpress.com. 2010-08-04. http://carlsweatman.wordpress.com/2010/08/04/problems-with-proof-texting-1/. Retrieved 2013-11-14.
- ↑ "Is Bible Verse Proof-Texting Problematic?". Mainsailministries.org. http://www.mainsailministries.org/joomla16/index.php/q-a-a-god-bible-theology-culture/31-is-bible-verse-proof-texting-problematic. Retrieved 2013-11-14.
- ↑ McDonough, Kathy (2012-07-19). "The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse, Chapter 7: Abuse and Scripture". Recovering Grace. http://www.recoveringgrace.org/2012/07/the-subtle-power-of-spiritual-abuse-chapter-7-abuse-and-scripture/. Retrieved 2013-11-14.
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