Framing the text: ‘Background studies’ and New Testament interpretation

Understanding a text always demands knowledge of its context. Possible reasons why context is frequently regarded as a subordinate part of interpretation are analysed. Interpretation within a communicative perspective, and facets of contextualisation are discussed; some theoretical aspects concernin...

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Main Author: P. J.J. Botha
Format: Article
Language:Afrikaans
Published: AOSIS 1993-01-01
Series:HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies
Online Access:https://hts.org.za/index.php/hts/article/view/2479