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In On Interpreting Sacred Scripture, Gerhard emphasizes the authority of Scripture as the Word of God; the rule of faith as essential for right interpretation; proper use of allegory, dogmatic (doctrinal) exegesis, and human reason in interpretation; reconciliation of apparent disagreements; and the three requirements for interpretation: prayer, meditation, and testing. The Method gives readers not just a list of what to study but also practical guidelines on how to study the Word of God.