Philosophical Interpretations of the Old Testament

By: Sekine, Seizo

Western biblical studies have tended to follow either faith-based theological approaches or value-free historical-critical methods. This monograph challenges the two extremes by pursuing the middle path of philosophical hermeneutics. While drawing on Eastern and Western philosophical writings from ancient to modern times, the author proposes original interpretive solutions to a wide range of important biblical texts, including the Akedah, Second...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3110340151
• ISBN13: 9783110340150
• Release Date: January 2014
• Publisher: de Gruyter
• Length: 267 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary