Hermeneutics principles and processes of biblical interpretation by henry a virkler and k gerber ayayo. Hermeneutics principles and processes of biblical interpretation henry a virkler baker books 1995 religion 263 pages 11 reviews bible interpretation is simplified as five steps that most serious bible readers can practice with learning aids and clear explanation from inside the book what people are saying write a review user ratings 5 stars 10 4 stars 1 3 stars 0 2 . Hermeneutics gives the reader not only an understanding of the principles of proper biblical interpretation but also the ability to apply those principles in sermon preparation personal bible. Hermeneutics gives the reader not only an understanding of the principles of proper biblical interpretation but also the ability to apply those principles in sermon preparation personal bible study or writing this popular book outlines a five step hermeneutical procedure that includes 1 historical cultural and contextual analysis 2 lexical syntactical analysis 3 theological analysis 4 genre identification and analysis and 5 application the second edition includes updated