New Testament exegesis in theory and practice
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Date
2004
Authors
Du Toit, A. B.
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Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State
Abstract
Englsh: Exegesis should incorporate the basic insights of modern linguistics and literary
studies, without ignoring the older grammarians and rhetoricians. Divergent interpretations
of a text is possible, but authentic understanding remains within certain
parameters. Responsible exegesis needs a multi-dimensional approach. The contribution
from various sciences towards the theory of responsible exegesis is discussed.
The two most decisive elements in specifying meaning are text and context. Contrary
to the voices calling for the death of the author, he remains an important factor. The
role of the reader has become increasingly important. The ideal would be a controlled
and controllable exegetical procedure. An exegetical programme is proposed to
serve as a very basic and flexible vademecum.
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Exegesis, New Testament, Linguistics, Context, Reader
Citation
Du Toit, A. B. (2004). New Testament exegesis in theory and practice. Acta Theologica, 24(1), 45-63.