Reading the New Testament from a theological perspective

 

 

H.C. van Zyl

Prof. H.C. van Zyl, Dean, Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein. e-mail: vzylhc.stg@ufs.ac.za

 

 

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ABSTRACT

This article argues that, from the perspective of the faith community, it is not enough to read the Bible only from a "technical" point of view; a theological perspective is also required. Subsequently the article deals with what a theological reading entails: A reader-orientated and a text-orientated view are presented.

Keywords: Reading theologically, Theological hermeneutics, General hermeneutics, New Testament, Reader-orientated interpretation, Text-orientated interpretation

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Trefwoorde: Teologiese lees, Teologiese hermeneutiek, Algemene hermeneutiek, Nuwe Testament, Leser-geörienteerde interpretasie, Teks-geörienteerde interpretasie

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