Hermeneutical Principles

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Fact

Plain/literal reading of Scripture is preferred over tradition

Evidence

• Mark 7:6-13 - Yeshua condemns 'traditions of men' that nullify God's word

• Matthew 15:3-9 - 'You have made void the word of God by your tradition'

• 1 Thessalonians 5:21 - 'Test all things; hold fast to what is good'

• Scripture reveals truth through narrative examples, not just explicit rules

• When tradition conflicts with plain reading, Scripture takes precedence

• Titus 1:14 - 'Not giving heed to Jewish fables and commandments of men'

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This principle guides interpretation: when examining calendar claims, we must test them against Scripture rather than accepting tradition uncritically. Many calendar assumptions are inherited tradition, not biblical teaching.