Contemporary Biblical Hermeneutics: An Introduction

By Manfred Oeming, Joachim Vette, translated by Joachim Vette, et al.

Book Overview

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. Incorporating discussion of the German hermeneutical tradition, this book helps to bridge Anglo-American and German scholarly traditions. This book will be of great assistance to students, teachers and preachers.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0754656608
• ISBN13: 9780754656609
• Release Date: April 2006
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 182 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"