exegetical

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Eager fans have analyzed that 30-second teaser clip with the exegetical rigor typically reserved for ancient hieroglyphs.

From New York Times • Dec. 3, 2021

There is no earthly reason you should continue an exegetical debate with someone who, old friend or not, declines to acknowledge the existence of one of the most thoroughly documented events of the 20th century.

From Slate • Jun. 22, 2016

It seems intended less as a definitive solution to the mystery than as a virtuoso play in the endless exegetical game, which has a different outcome for each reader.

From The New Yorker • Apr. 11, 2016

But dirt for art’s sake, dirt put to exegetical purpose, is precious – far more precious than good taste.

From The Guardian • Oct. 23, 2015

Your bogey is superstition; my bogey is desiccation; and each, for his contrast-effect, clutches at any text that can be used to represent the enemy, regardless of exegetical proprieties.

From The Letters of William James, Vol. II by James, William