Paul, dialectic, and Gadamer : conversation and play in the study of Paul in the ancient world
Stated simply, this thesis is an attempt to utilize aspects of the philosophical hermeneutics of Hans-Georg Gadamer in the interpretation of some ancient texts, and in the understanding of how interpreters of those ancient texts have acted hermeneutically toward both the texts and other interpreters. On one level, this thesis is relevant to those interested primarily in philosophical approaches to interpretation, and not necessarily expert in the interpretation of the New Testament. It can be seen as a test-case and development of Gadamerâs philosophy. On another level, this thesis is an example of technical interpretation of Paul and material relating to Paul in the New Testament. The workâs arguments in this vein are meant to stand up to the linguistic and historical rigour in which New Testament scholars pride themselves, and by which the discipline where itâs author has made his academic start will test this thesis. This group of concerns does not always obviously follow Gadamerâs interests and motivation, but it is hoped that the application of Gadamerâs philosophy to a different field will demonstrate its wider usefulness. Both aspects will need to be understood in tandem. As Gadamer in his
Pearson, Brook W. R.
Hans-Georg; New Testament; Hermeneutics
Paul, dialectic, and Gadamer : conversation and play in the study of Paul in the ancient world. Stated simply, this thesis is an attempt to utilize aspects of the philosophical hermeneutics of Hans-Georg Gadamer in the interpretation of some ancient texts, and in the understanding of how interpreters of those ancient texts have acted hermeneutically toward both the texts and other interpreters. On one level, this thesis is relevant to those interested primarily in philosophical approaches to interpretation, and not necessarily expert in the interpretation of the New Testament. It can be seen as a test-case and development of Gadamerâs philosophy. On another level, this thesis is an example of technical interpretation of Paul and material relating to Paul in the New Testament. The workâs arguments in this vein are meant to stand up to the linguistic and historical rigour in which New Testament scholars pride themselves, and by which the discipline where itâs author has made his academic start will test this thesis. This group of concerns does not always obviously follow Gadamerâs interests and motivation, but it is hoped that the application of Gadamerâs philosophy to a different field will demonstrate its wider usefulness. Both aspects will need to be understood in tandem. As Gadamer in his
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