Thiselton on Hermeneutics

by Anthony C. Thiselton

Anthony Thiselton’s masterful work in the field of hermeneutics has impacted a host of students and scholars over the past few decades. Especially influential was his 1980 book The Two Horizons, a call to take seriously the contexts of both the reader and the text. Thiselton’s work has continued to carry much weight, yet there has been no single place to go to access a helpful array of his writings — until now. Thiselton on Hermeneutics provides expositions and critical discussions of hermeneutics as a multidisciplinary area. Biblical interpretation, philosophical hermeneutics, literary theory, and Christian theology genuinely interact in these forty-two studies to form a coherent whole. Thiselton’s unique interactive and multidisciplinary approach shines through the volume. Ten of these essays, almost a quarter of the collection, have not been published before or are very recent. Theologians, biblical scholars, philosophers, and any other academics will appreciate the creative perspectives and insights of this pioneering scholar distilled here.

Hardcover

First published October 1, 2006

About the author

Anthony Charles Thiselton is emeritus professor of Christian theology at the University of Nottingham and a fellow of the British Academy. His recent publications include Approaching Philosophy of Religion, Discovering Romans, Systematic Theology, The Holy Spirit, and The Last Things.

Reviews

[Jack Hayne · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a massive book that contains essays sorted by topic into many sections. The book also contains new essays throughout as well. It is a helpful place to begin to understand Thiselton’s thought, especially his earlier work. However, I do think Two Horizons or New Horizons is a better place to start.