Compiling the results from contemporary and exciting areas of
research into one single important volume, this book stands ahead
of its field in providing a comprehensive one-stop Handbook
reference of biblical interpretation. Examining a wide range of
articles on many of the recognized interpreters including
Augustine, Luther and Calvin, up to the modern figures of Martin
Hengel and T.W. Manson, Porter expertly combines the study of
biblical interpretation with the examination of the theological and
philosophical preconceptions that have influenced it, and surveys
the history of interpretation from different perspectives. Key
perspectives studied include: the historical dimension; addressing
how interpretation has developed at various periods of time; from
early Jewish exegesis to the historical-critical method the
conceptual approach; looks at the various schools of thought that
have generated biblical interpretation, and compares and contrasts
competing conceptual models of interpretation the personal
perspective; addresses the reality of biblical interpretation by
individuals who have helped plot the course of theological
development With relevant bibliographies and a guide to further
reading, this Dictionary will be an extremely important reference
held for many years, not only by libraries, but also by students,
scholars, clergy and teachers of this fascinating and high-profile
subject.
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