Culture and Biblical Hermeneutics: Interpreting and Applying the Authoritative Word in a Relativistic Age

Abstract

This volume grapples with what author calls the challenge that historical and cultural relativism poses to hermeneutical process when applied to authoritative Scripture. The author addresses this 'challenge' by analyzing both roots and current state of biblical hermeneutics and by developing a biblical theology of hermeneutics and culture. Larkin begins his historical analysis by uncovering origin of major thought forms and patterns that have shaped contemporary hermeneutical discussion. He then focuses on evangelical and nonevangelical contributions to debate. Culling writings of biblical scholars and missiologists, he outlines how they have addressed such issues as nature and authority of Scripture, interpreter's preunderstanding, and contextualization. Among other vitally important subjects, Larkin also discusses role of Holy Spirit and man in interpretive process. He concludes with guidelines for interpreting and applying Scripture, concentrating on cultural factorsoboth ancient and modernoinvolved in this procedure. Originally published in 1988 by Baker Book House.

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