The Hermeneutic Circle, Textual Integrity, and the Validity of Interpretation

In both China and the West, there is an emphasis on the literal sense as the basis of all interpretations. By discussing the hermeneutic circle, the textual integrity, and the connection of the theological tradition from Augustine to Aquinas and Luther with contemporary literary theory, this essay c...

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Published in:Christianity & literature
Main Author: Zhang, Longxi 1947- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Johns Hopkins University Press [2018]
In: Christianity & literature
IxTheo Classification:HA Bible
KBM Asia
VB Hermeneutics; Philosophy
Further subjects:B Biblical Commentaries
B Chinese commentary tradition
B PHILOSOPHY of literature
B the hermeneutic circle
B Biblical Exegesis
B TRUTHFULNESS & falsehood
B Hermeneutics
B textual coherence
B Integrity
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Summary:In both China and the West, there is an emphasis on the literal sense as the basis of all interpretations. By discussing the hermeneutic circle, the textual integrity, and the connection of the theological tradition from Augustine to Aquinas and Luther with contemporary literary theory, this essay comments on the various concepts and argues for the importance of the plain or literal sense of the text for valid interpretation.
ISSN:2056-5666
Contains:Enthalten in: Christianity & literature
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/0148333118789757