The Canonical Approach: A Critical Reconstruction of the Hermeneutics of Brevard S. Childs (Biblical Interpretation, No 16) [Hardcover]

Paul R. Noble (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1995 | ISBN-10: 9004101519 | ISBN-13: 978-9004101517

This text provides an assessment of Brevard S. Childs's "canonical approach" to biblical interpretation. An analysis of Childs's work identifies a number of historical, hermeneutical and theological issues that are central both to Childs's programme and to the wider methodological debate. These include the adequacy of the historical-critical tools, their relationship to the more recent, "synchronic" approaches, the role of the interpreter's own presuppositions, the viability of working from a specific faith-commitment and ways in which the ancient texts can "speak" to the modern church. Following a discussion of these questions the text suggests how Childs's programme can be set on a sounder methodological basis. This book is particularly notable for its clarification of Childs' approach, and for its original solutions to a number of central methodological problems.

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'..".the illuminating account of Childs makes this a useful contribution to the debate.'
Walter Moberly, "The Expository times, 1996.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 381 pages
• Publisher: Brill Academic Pub (July 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9004101519
• ISBN-13: 978-9004101517
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,840,170 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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