Contemporary Biblical Hermeneutics: An Introduction

Oeming, Manfred; Vette, Translated By Joachim

ISBN 10: 0754656608 / ISBN 13: 9780754656609

Published by Routledge, 2006

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Contemporary Biblical Hermeneutics: An Introduction
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0754656608
• ISBN 13: 9780754656609
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good

About this title

Synopsis

Appearing in English for the first time, this classic introduction to the field of hermeneutics covers a wide range of approaches to biblical interpretation. Presenting a brief history of philosophical hermeneutics, Manfred Oeming uses a clear structure to emphasize why there are, and why there must be, different and differing approaches to the interpretation of a text, in this case particularly the biblical text. The often confusing multiplicity of approaches to biblical interpretation are introduced along accessible lines, concluding with an argument for an acceptance of a multiplicity of approaches to account for the many layers of the biblical text. Incorporating discussion of the German hermeneutical tradition, exemplified by the work of Heidegger, Bultmann, and Gadamer, this book helps to bridge Anglo-American and German scholarly traditions. It will be of great assistance to students, teachers and preachers.

About the Author

Manfred Oeming is Professor of Old Testament Theology at the Ruprecht-Karls-Universität, Heidelberg, Germany.