Legaspi, Michael C.

The Death of Scripture and the Rise of Biblical Studies (Oxford Studies in Historical Theology)

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ISBN 13:
9780199845880
author:
Legaspi, Michael C.
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Oxford University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2011
Pages:
240
Dimensions:
23.4 x 15.5 x 1.3 centimeters (0
Genre:
Religion, Christianity, Christian Church,
Condition:
New
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£28.00

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The Death of Scripture and the Rise of Biblical Studies by Michael C. Legaspi The Bible's legacy has long been contested, and during the Enlightenment, a new vision for a post-theological age led to a significant shift in how it was studied. In this book, Legaspi explores the creation of a new approach to biblical study, one that emerged in response to the weakening of scriptural authority in Western churches. As the role of biblical interpretation changed, scholars began to approach the Bible as a text to be managed by critical tools. This development prepared the way for the formalization of a new approach to biblical study, one that was shaped by the statist vision of new universities. Legaspi focuses on the work of a renowned German scholar, Johann David Michaelis, who played a key role in shaping this new approach. By examining the origins of biblical studies, Legaspi sheds light on the complex relationship between the Bible and different types of readers, including those from the church, theological interpreters, and academic critics. This book offers a new perspective on the history of biblical studies, illuminating the ways in which the Bible has been understood and interpreted over time.

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