The correct answer is (B) Detailed explanation; critical explanation or interpretation, particularly of the Scriptures; explanation or commentary on the meaning of a text.

Exegesis comes from Greek exegeisthai (to explain or interpret), exegesis (an nterpretation, explanation)

Examples of use:

• He found the exegesis as difficult to understand as the subject material itself.
• In retirement, he managed to write an exegesis of certain scriptures.