Kierkegaard and the Relation of Hermeneutics and Cultural Criticism

Hermeneutics and cultural criticism are usually regarded as discrete enterprises by most theologians. However, in Kierkegaard's authorship the exploration of the conditions for an edifying reading of Scripture inspires and informs a very stringent critique of modernity. Although Kierkegaard cla...

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Main Author: Barrett, Lee C. 1950- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: School [2018]
In: Toronto journal of theology
Year: 2018, Volume: 34, Issue: 1, Pages: 21-33
RelBib Classification:KAH Church history 1648-1913; modern history
NBG Pneumatology; Holy Spirit
VB Hermeneutics; Philosophy
Further subjects:B cultural criticism
B biblical intepretation
B Kierkegaard
B Hermeneutics
B nineteenth century theology
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