This professorial lecture offers an introduction to the nature and scope of hermeneutics as an essential resource for addressing controversies about biblical interpretation. Six case studies focus on more traditional resources that emerge within the framework of modernity, with some consideration of the increasing impact of literary theory. The lecture concludes with a discussion of the impact of postmodern perspectives.
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Can the Bible Mean Whatever We Want It to Mean?
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Topic
Theology & ReligionSubtopic
Biblical StudiesTable of contents
- Front Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Introduction
- 1. The Shift of Focus in the Debate about the Bible
- 2. Resources for Assessing Biblical Meanings
- 3. Doing Away With Idols
- References
- Back cover
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