Format:
1 online resource (x, 192 pages)
ISBN:
9780203016770
,
9781134215874
,
9781134215911
,
9781134215928
Content:
1. Introduction -- 2. The context of the debate on interpretation -- 3. Revelation and interpretation -- 4. Interpretation based on tradition and textualism -- 5. Interpretation based on reason -- 6. Flexibility in reading the text -- 7. Abrogation and reinterpretation -- 8. The meaning of the text as an approximation -- 9. Recognition of the complexity of meaning -- 10. Socio-historical context and interpretation -- 11. Ethico-legal texts and a hierarchy of values -- 12. Epilogue.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages [175]-182) and index
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780415365376
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780415365383
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe ISBN 9780415365376
Language:
English
DOI:
10.4324/9780203016770
