Thinking Biblically: Exegetical and Hermeneutical Studies (Paperback)

~ Andre LaCocque (Author), Paul Ricoeur (Author), David Pellauer (Translator) "In 1936, Gerhard von Rad published an important study on the doctrine of creation in the Hebrew Bible..." (more)
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The Bible has been the site and center of countless commentaries, but perhaps none are as original as Thinking Biblically. This extraordinary venture sets the words of a distinguished biblical scholar, André LaCocque, and those of a leading philosopher, Paul Ricoeur, in dialogue around six crucial passages from the Old Testament, revealing the familiar texts as vibrant, philosophically consequential, and unceasingly absorbing.

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Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 462 pages
• Publisher: University Of Chicago Press; 1 edition (December 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0226713431
• ISBN-13: 978-0226713434
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.8 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #663,796 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Finally, August 6, 2000

By	Mark McEntire (Tennessee) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Thinking Biblically: Exegetical and Hermeneutical Studies (Hardcover)

Those who have appreciated Ricouer's hermeneutics over the last few decades, whether they tend to agree or disagree with him, will rejoice that a sampling of biblical exegesis from Ricouer has finally appeared in this volume. Further, Ricouer has found a powerful dialogue partner in the well-know biblical scholar Adnre Lacocque. Ricouer's correlational approach comes through nicely in his discussion of selected biblical texts. The opening discussion of Genesis 2-3 is particlarly poignant. The books strengths also produce its weaknesses. There is only a sampling of texts here. How would Ricouer apprach the understanding of an entire biblical book? We still do not know. The inclusion of Lacocque's work is quite welcome, but it means that only half the book is Ricouer. One of the hermeneutical giants of the last half of the twentieth century appears to be nearing the end of his career. One can only hope that more application of his method to the Bible is forthcoming, but at least we have this one volume.