Understanding theology as understanding
The article develops an argument for the radical hermeneutical nature of all theological knowledge. Drawing on Habermas and Dilthey, the nature of theology as a historic-hermeneutical science whose business and focus is verstehen (understanding) rather than erklären (explanation), is explored. Draw...
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| Main Author: | Anton A. van Niekerk |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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University of the Free State
2011-06-01
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| Series: | Acta Theologica |
| Online Access: | https://journals.ufs.ac.za/index.php/at/article/view/2410 |
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