Mburu, Elizabeth
African Hermeneutics
- ISBN 13:
- 9781783684649
- author:
- Mburu, Elizabeth
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Langham Global Library
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 254
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Religion, Bible, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
African Hermeneutics by Elizabeth Mburu explores how interpretation of Scripture is shaped by one's worldview and culture. This approach highlights the importance of considering African contexts in biblical studies, providing a unique lens for understanding hermeneutics. The author's 'four-legged stool model' examines parallels to African contexts, theological context, literary context, and historical and cultural context when interpreting biblical texts. This approach enables students and pastors to apply Scripture with greater accuracy in their own local contexts. By adopting an intercultural approach, this textbook addresses the need for a more nuanced understanding of hermeneutics from an African perspective.
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