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 "question": "What is isagogics?",
 "answer": "Isagogics is the study of the historical and cultural background of biblical passages. Derived from the Greek words eis (\"into\") and ago (\"to lead\"), it is the part of theology that serves as an introduction to exegesis.\n\nBecause the Bible must be interpreted in light of the time in which it was written, history is essential to understanding what the writer wanted his readers to understand. While all Scripture was written for every believer (2 Tim. 3:16), not all Scripture was written to every believer.\n\nFor example, isagogics reveals that the four Gospels were written to different audiences for different purposes: Matthew wrote for Jews to present Christ as king, Mark for Romans to present Christ as servant, Luke for Greeks to prove the humanity of Christ, and John for the world to prove the deity of Christ.",
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  "What is the study of the historical and cultural background of biblical passages called?",
  "How does understanding where the Bible was written help me interpret it?",
  "What is the purpose of studying the historical context of the four Gospels?"
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 "topic_anchor": "Isagogics",
 "derivation": "generated",
 "source_authority": "authoritative",
 "author": "Gene Cunningham",
 "book": "The Basics",
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  "ref": "The Basics -- Subject Index entry 'Isagogics' (printed pp. 59, 60)",
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