The Community of Interpreters On the hermeneutics of nature and the Bible in the American philosophical tradition

Corrington, Robert S.

The Community of Interpreters On the hermeneutics of nature and the Bible in the American philosophical tradition Robert S. Corrington - U.S.A. Mercer 1987 - 109tr. Hardcover 23 cm

... In this book, Corrington bridges the gap between hermeneutical theory and hands-on textual analysis. At present, a great deal of work in hermeneutical theory remains at the conceptual level, and very little of this work makes its way to the actual interpretation of texts. The Continental tradition in particular lends itself to exercises in pure theory and conceptualization. Corrington provides a theoretical framework that accommodates the pluralistic approach to hermeneutics. He argues, ""This general perspective provides a new way of locating the biblical witness within the pervasive concerns of the loyal community of interpreters.

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Philosophy & Religion
Bible - AT - Criticism, interpretation, etc
Hermeneutics -- History

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