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