Hermeneutics and Criticism and Other Writings

by Friedrich Schleiermacher, Andrew Bowie (Editor/Translator)

Schleiermacher's Hermeneutics and Criticism is the founding text of modern hermeneutics. Written as a method for the interpretation and textual criticism of the New Testament, it is remarkably relevant to contemporary theories of interpretation in literary theory and analytical philosophy. This volume offers the text in a new translation by Andrew Bowie, together with related writings on secular hermeneutics and language. An introduction places the texts in the context of Schleiermacher's philosophy as a whole.

Genres: Philosophy, Theology, Nonfiction, Romanticism, Cultural, Criticism, Religion

328 pages, Paperback

First published November 26, 1998

About the author

Friedrich Daniel Ernst Schleiermacher was a German theologian and philosopher known for his impressive attempt to reconcile the criticisms of the Enlightenment with traditional Protestant orthodoxy. He also became influential in the evolution of Higher Criticism. His work also forms part of the foundation of the modern field of hermeneutics. Because of his profound impact on subsequent Christian thought, he is often called the "Father of Modern Protestant Theology", and is considered an early leader in liberal Christianity. The neo-orthodoxy movement of the twentieth century, typically (though not without challenge) seen to be spearheaded by Karl Barth, was in many ways an attempt to challenge his influence.

Reviews

[Truls Ljungström · Rating 5 out of 5]

Väl rekommenderad text.

[Josh · Rating 2 out of 5]

Really dense. I won’t lie, I’m glad to be through with this one.

[Phil Aud · Rating 3 out of 5]

A dreadfully tedious book of great importance in the history of hermeneutics.