Hermeneutics as a Theory of Understanding

In this primer on hermeneutics, Petr Pokorn takes up basic issues in understanding from language in general to the interpretation of the Bible.

While Hermeneutics as a Theory of Understanding deals with most of the problems of hermeneutics and their role in society and impact in history, the book's main aim is not to introduce new methodologies or to investigate the character of human understanding by new probes into literary or historical documents. Instead, Pokorn 's principal intention is to define the philosophical and theological premises of individual projects of understanding -- their interrelations, meaning, and function in interpretation, especially that of ancient texts such as the Bible.

Pokorn 's work here functions admirably both as a text for students and as a monograph that suggests new paths in hermeneutical discussion.

Author: Petr Pokorný
Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
Published: 06/10/2011
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.01h x 6.08w x 0.57d
ISBN: 9780802827210

About the Author
Pokorný, Petr: - Petr Pokorný is director of the Centre for Biblical Studies and professor emeritus of the Charles University in Prague. His other books include The Genesis of Christology and Jesus in the Eyes of His Followers.Charlesworth, James H.: - James H. Charlesworth is George L. Collord Professor of New Testament Language and Literature and Director and Editor of the Dead Sea Scrolls Project at Princeton Theological Seminary.

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