exegesis (en)

(from the Greek for "to lead out") a critical explanation or interpretation of a text, particularly a religious text

quietism (en)

(noun) a system of religious mysticism teaching that perfection and spiritual peace are attained by annihilation of the will and passive absorption in contemplation of God and divine things / (noun) a passive withdrawn attitude or policy toward the world or worldly affairs / (noun) a state of calmness or passivity