Biblical Criticism in Crisis? - The Impact of the Canonical Approach on Old Testament Studies

Klappentext The book offers a comprehensive critique of the canonical approach. Zusammenfassung The book offers a comprehensive critique of the canonical approach as developed by Brevard Childs! and places this in the setting of discussions in literary theory and 'postmodern' theology. Inhaltsverzeichnis Acknowledgements; List of abbreviations; Introduction: setting the scene; 1. Distinguishing interpretative interests; 2. The development of canonical exegesis; 3. 'Introduction' and Old Testament theology; 4. Has Childs fallen into Gabler's ditch?; 5. Textual intentions and histories of reception; 6. The future of the canonical approach; Notes; Bibliography; Bibliographical key to the works of Brevard S. Childs; Index of Old Testament references; Index of subjects; Index of authors.

Product details

• Authors: Mark G. Brett
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.01.2008
• EAN: 9780521047487
• ISBN: 978-0-521-04748-7
• No. of pages: 252
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Christianity, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, RELIGION / Biblical Studies / New Testament / General, Biblical Studies & Exegesis, Old Testaments