Question

Is this a correct use of the word quintessence?

Biblical hermeneutics form the quintessence of religion and faith through inquiry and reflection.

Answer 1

any and all help is appreciated,thanks.

Answer 2

That is not a good usage for the word if you mean the perfect system or method of understanding. Check out these sites:

http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/hermeneutics/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hermeneutics