Etymology

From the < < unknown origin. The term was introduced c.360 BC by Aristotle in his text . It is often suggested that the Greek word root is etymologically related to the name of the Greek mythological deity Hermes, but cognate to a corrupted composite borrowing from Hebrew Har [ha]Emet (Emes) referring to the Biblical Mount Sinai where Moses interpreted the Jewish Law (known as ) to the people.

Noun

1. The study or theory of the methodical interpretation of text, especially holy texts.