Hermeneutics as a Theory of Understanding, Volume 1
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More About This Title Hermeneutics as a Theory of Understanding, Volume 1
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In this primer on hermeneutics, Petr Pokorný takes up basic issues in understanding from language in general to the interpretation of the Bible.
While Hermeneutics as a Theory of Understanding deals with most of the problems of hermeneutics and their role in society and impact in history, the bookâs main aim is not to introduce new methodologies or to investigate the character of human understanding by new probes into literary or historical documents. Instead, Pokornýâs principal intention is to define the philosophical and theological premises of individual projects of understanding â their interrelations, meaning, and function in interpretation, especially that of ancient texts such as the Bible.
Pokornýâs work here functions admirably both as a text for students and as a monograph that suggests new paths in hermeneutical discussion.
While Hermeneutics as a Theory of Understanding deals with most of the problems of hermeneutics and their role in society and impact in history, the bookâs main aim is not to introduce new methodologies or to investigate the character of human understanding by new probes into literary or historical documents. Instead, Pokornýâs principal intention is to define the philosophical and theological premises of individual projects of understanding â their interrelations, meaning, and function in interpretation, especially that of ancient texts such as the Bible.
Pokornýâs work here functions admirably both as a text for students and as a monograph that suggests new paths in hermeneutical discussion.
- English
English
Petr Pokorný is director of the Centre for Biblical Studies and professor emeritus of the Charles University in Prague. His other books include The Genesis of Christology and Jesus in the Eyes of His Followers.
