RT Article T1 Waarheidsteorieë en interpretasie 1 JF Koers VO 56 IS 2 SP 185 OP 216 A1 Botha, Jan LA Undetermined YR 1991 UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1936635127 AB In this article two theories for the evaluation of the truth of interpretations of ancient written texts arc considered, namely, a correspondence theory of truth and a coherence theory of truth. The author opts for a coherence theory of truth. This choice is motivated by considering these two theories of truth in the context of different and conflicting interpretations of Paul’s Letter to the Romans. The preference for a coherence theory of truth in the context of interpretation is also placed in a broader hermeneutical and philosophical context, reflecting on such issues as foundationalism, fundamentalism, modernity and post-modemity. In the final section, a response is given to a number of issues raised by W.J. Ouweneel. DO 10.4102/koers.v56i2.740