Whose Community? Which Interpretation?: Philosophical Hermeneutics for the Church

by Merold Westphal

Book Overview

In this volume, renowned philosopher Merold Westphal introduces current philosophical thinking related to interpreting the Bible. Recognizing that no theology is completely free of philosophical "contamination," he engages and mines contemporary hermeneutical theory in service of the church. After providing a historical overview of contemporary theories of interpretation, Westphal addresses postmodern hermeneutical theory, arguing that the relativity...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0801031478
• ISBN13: 9780801031472
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Baker Academic
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.4" x 8.4"