Old Testament cosmology and divine accommodation : a revelance theory approach / John W. Hilber.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hilber, John W. (John Walter), author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible. Old Testament--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Bible.

Biblical cosmology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xvii, 214 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

Eugene, Oregon : Cascade Books, [2020]

Summary:

"In order to reconcile the discrepancies between ancient and modern cosmology, confessional scholars from every viewpoint on the interpretation of the early chapters of Genesis agree that God accommodated language to finite human understanding. But in the history of interpretation, no consensus has emerged regarding what accommodation entails at the linguistic level. More precise consideration of how the ancient cognitive environment functions in the informative intention of the divine and human authors is necessary. Not only does relevance theory validate interpretative options that are inherently most probable within the primary communication situation, but the application of relevance theory can also help disentangle the complexities of dual authorship inherent in any model of accommodation. The results also make a salutary contribution to the theological reading of Scripture. " -- Back cover.

Contents:

Reading with relevance theory

Assessing the ancient cognitive environment

Divine accommodation in historical perspective

Accommodation and relevance

Validation of relevance and theological implications.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781532676239

1532676239