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Biblical Narrative in the Philosophy of Paul Ricoeur

Biblical Narrative in the Philosophy of Paul Ricoeur

A Study in Hermeneutics and Theology

by Kevin J. Vanhoozer
Hardback
Publication Date: 27/04/1990

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Although Paul Ricoeur's writings are widely and appreciatively read by theologians, this is the first book to offer a full, sympathetic yet critical account of Ricoeur's theory of narrative interpretation and its contribution to theology. Unlike many previous studies of Ricoeur, Part I argues that Ricoeur's hermeneutics must be viewed in the light of his overall philosophical agenda, as a fusion and continuation of the unfinished projects of Kant and Heidegger. Particularly helpful is the focus on Ricoeur's recent narrative theory as the context in which Ricoeur deals with problems of time and the creative imagination; and it becomes clear that narrative stands at the crossroads of Ricoeur's search for the meaning of human being as well as his search for the meaning of texts. Part II examines the potential of Ricoeur's narrative theory for resolving certain theological problems, such as the dichotomy betweens the Jesus of history and the Christ of faith. In so doing Vanhoozer relates Ricoeur's work to that of theologians such as Barth, Bultmann, Tillich, Pannenberg, Frei and Tracy.
ISBN:
9780521344258
9780521344258
Category:
Philosophy of religion
Format:
Hardback
Publication Date:
27-04-1990
Language:
English
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Pages:
324
Dimensions (mm):
226x146x32mm
Weight:
0.57kg

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