Searching for a Transformative Hermeneutic
The historical-grammatical approach to exegesis, while noteworthy for uncovering historical realities, can often lead to a dry, lifeless reading of Scripture. More subjective models seek the text's contemporary relevance, but run the risk of missing the historical truth communicated by the Spir...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sage Publishing
2012
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Journal of spiritual formation & soul care
Year: 2012, Volume: 5, Issue: 1, Pages: 144-157 |
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| Summary: | The historical-grammatical approach to exegesis, while noteworthy for uncovering historical realities, can often lead to a dry, lifeless reading of Scripture. More subjective models seek the text's contemporary relevance, but run the risk of missing the historical truth communicated by the Spirit-inspired author. This paper explores whether these two horizons (historical investigation and contemporary significance) can work together, and then advance toward a transformative hermeneutic. Such an interpretive method includes an openness to the Spirit's leading and guidance, a robust historical investigation, and a contextualization of the message into similar contemporary situations and contexts. |
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| ISSN: | 2328-1030 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of spiritual formation & soul care
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/193979091200500109 |