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Slaves, Women & Homosexuals : Exploring the Hermeneutics of Cultural Analysis by William J. Webb (2001, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherInterVarsity Press
ISBN-100830815619
ISBN-139780830815616
eBay Product ID (ePID)1863039
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Book TitleSlaves, Women & Homosexuals : Exploring the Hermeneutics of Cultural Analysis
Number of Pages301 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2001
TopicChristian Church / History, Sexuality & Gender Studies, Biblical Studies / Exegesis & Hermeneutics, Biblical Studies / General, Sociology of Religion
IllustratorYes
GenreReligion, Social Science
AuthorWilliam J. Webb
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight14.4 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
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LCCN2001-016772
ReviewsTeaching hermeneutics will never be quite the same after one reads this thought-provoking book. The ethical issues it explores raise even deeper questions of how to apply 'cultural background' in interpreting the Bible. Even those who differ on some details will find most of the book's arguments persuasive and helpful, and no one can afford to ignore the issues it raises., This book successfully walks the reader through the hermeneutical maze that accompanies the treatment of each of these areas. The goal is not only to discuss how these groups are to be seen in light of Scripture but to make a case for a specific hermeneutical approach to reading these texts. Slaves, Women Homosexuals not only advances a discussion of the topics beyond current literature, it takes a markedly new direction toward establishing common ground where possible, potentially breaking down certain walls of hostility within the evangelical community., The book is well focused, thoroughly researched, carefully argued, meticulously fair to differing views and profoundly biblical. I find it very persuasive., This book successfully walks the reader through the hermeneutical maze that accompanies the treatment of each of these areas. The goal is not only to discuss how these groups are to be seen in light of Scripture but to make a case for a specific hermeneutical approach to reading these texts. Slaves, Women & Homosexuals not only advances a discussion of the topics beyond current literature, it takes a markedly new direction toward establishing common ground where possible, potentially breaking down certain walls of hostility within the evangelical community., Webb has tackled some of the most difficult and controversial issues that have faced the Christian church. Some of these issues, such as the role of women in the church and the question of homosexuality, are especially hot topics today. What makes Webb's book special is that it attempts to work out the hermeneutics involved in distinguishing that which is merely cultural in Scripture from that which is timeless. In my estimation, Webb's insights constitute major, positive progress. This book is must reading.
Table Of ContentForeword Introduction: Welcome to the World of Application Part I: Toward a Hermeneutic of Cultural Analysis 1. The Christian Culture 2. A Redemptive-Movement Hermeneutic 3. Cultural/Transcultural Analysis: A Road Map Part II: Intrascriptural Criteria 4. Persuasive Criteria Criterion 1: Preliminary Movement Criterion 2: Seed Ideas Criterion 3: Breakouts Criterion 4: Purpose/Intent Statements Criterion 5: Basis in Fall or Curse 5. Moderately Persuasive Criteria Criterion 6: Basis in Original Creation, Section 1: Patterns Criterion 7: Basis in Original Creation, Section 2: Primogeniture Criterion 8: Basis in New Creation Criterion 9: Competing Options Criterion 10: Opposition to Original Culture Criterion 11: Closely Related Issues Criterion 12: Penal Code Criterion 13: Specific Instructions Versus General Principles 6. Inconclusive Criteria Criterion 14: Basis in Theological Analogy Criterion 15: Contextual Comparisons Criterion 16: Appeal to the Old Testament Part III: Extrascriptural Criteria 7. Persuasive Extrascriptural Criteria Criterion 17: Pragmatic Basis Between Two Cultures Criterion 18: Scientific and Social-Scientific Evidence 8. What If I Am Wrong? Conclusion: Arriving at a Bottom Line Appendix A: Man Created First Primogeniture Assumptions The Traditional Interpretation of 1 Timothy 2:13 Appendix B: Women as More Easily Deceived Than Men The Traditional Interpretation of 1 Timothy 2:14 Appendix C: Research on Detecting Deception Appendix D: Woman Created from Man and for Man An Assessment of 1 Corinthians 11:8-9 Bibliography Scripture Index
SynopsisThis volume by William J. Webb explores the hermeneutical maze that accompanies any treatment of these three controversial topics and takes a new step toward breaking down walls within the evangelical community related to them., In Slaves, Women & Homosexuals William J. Webb tackles some of the most complex and controversial issues that have challenged the Christian church--and still do. He leads you through the maze of interpretation that has historically surrounded understanding of slaves, women and homosexuals, and he evaluates various approaches to these and other biblical-ethical teachings. Throughout, Webb attempts to "work out the hermeneutics involved in distinguishing that which is merely cultural in Scripture from that which is timeless" (Craig A. Evans). By the conclusion, Webb has introduced and developed a "redemptive hermeneutic" that can be applied to many issues that cause similar dilemmas. Darrel L. Bock writes in the foreword to Webb's work, "His goal is not only to discuss how these groups are to be seen in light of Scriptures but to make a case for a specific hermeneutical approach to reading these texts. . . . This book not only advances a discussion of the topics, but it also takes a markedly new direction toward establishing common ground where possible, potentially breaking down certain walls of hostility within the evangelical community.", He leads you through the maze of interpretation that has historically surrounded understanding of slaves, women and homosexuals, and he evaluates various approaches to these and other biblical-ethical teachings. Throughout, Webb attempts to "work out the hermeneutics involved in distinguishing that which is merely cultural in Scripture from that which is timeless" (Craig A. Evans). By the conclusion, Webb has introduced and developed a "redemptive hermeneutic" that can be applied to many issues that cause similar dilemmas. Darrel L. Bock writes in the foreword to Webb's work, "His goal is not only to discuss how these groups are to be seen in light of Scriptures but to make a case for a specific hermeneutical approach to reading these texts. . . . This book not only advances a discussion of the topics, but it also takes a markedly new direction toward establishing common ground where possible, potentially breaking down certain walls of hostility within the evangelical community."
LC Classification NumberBS476.W38 2001
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