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HUMAN, D.J.. Re-interpretation as transformation. Perspectives and challenges for Old Testament interpretation1. Acta theol. [online]. 2021, vol.41, suppl.32, pp.195-219. ISSN 2309-9089.  http://dx.doi.org/10.18820/23099089/actat.sup32.12.

This contribution explains that the re-interpretation of theological motifs or ideas leads to transforming theology and religion. This phenomenon takes place within the corpus and boundaries of the Old Testament. Inner-biblical debate or "later" texts that re-interpret "earlier" texts underscore this process and confirm a transformed theology that is relevant and life-giving for the "new" or "later" context. Because these processes happened within the range of a long history of development of Old Testament literature, the article first discusses important hermeneutical realities or directives for Old Testament interpretation. It then mentions a few approaches to, and challenges of interpreting Old Testament literature. Finally, it briefly portrays how the book of Ruth re-interpreted certain pentateuchal texts as an act of transforming theology.

Palavras-chave : Transformation; Re-interpretation; Book Ruth; Deuteronomy (12-26); 23-25; Transformasie; Herinterpretasie; Boek Rut; Deuteronomium (12-26); 23-25.

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