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Ethics Of Biblical Interpretation

A Reevaluation

  • Paperback
  • 160 pages
  • Publisher: Westminster John Knox
  • 15.3 x 22.9 x 1 cm

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For scholars and students of Biblical studies

Challenges exclusion in traditional interpretations

You will gain diverse perspectives on Scripture

This book reevaluates the ethics of Biblical interpretation.

Daniel Patte argues here that when male European-American scholars interpret the Bible to produce a universally legitimate reading, they silence the Bible itself. Their reading practices exclude feminist, African American, and other so-called "minority" readings, as well as the interpretations of conservative and liberal laity. He further claims that ethical accountability requires recognizing that all exegesis consists of bringing critical understanding to ordinary readings, especially faith interpretations. Patte concludes that biblical studies must affirm the legitimacy of diverse ordinary readings and lead to an open discussion of the relative value of these readings.
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  • Title

    Ethics Of Biblical Interpretation

  • Author

    Daniel Patte

  • Book Format

    Paperback

  • Publisher

    Westminster John Knox

  • Published

    June 1995

  • Weight

    9g

  • Page Count

    160

  • Dimensions

    15.3 x 22.9 x 1 cm

  • ISBN

    9780664255688

  • ISBN-10

    066425568X

  • Eden Code

    1008837

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