The role of historical-critical methodology in African Old Testament studies

Based on the observation that the historical-critical methodology used in mainstream biblical studies reflects 18th to 20th century western epistemology and hermeneutics, the article addresses the role of this methodology in African Old Testament studies as it has developed since 1960. African Old T...

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Main Author: Holter, Knut 1958- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2011
In: Old Testament essays
Year: 2011, Volume: 24, Issue: 2, Pages: 377-389
Online Access: Volltext (kostenfrei)

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