Abstract
The article problematizes the use of different disciplines in the interpretation of the so-called “Biblical World.” Arguing that a first step towards the critical biblical interpretation is the decision of a framework on which sources and related disciplines work, it presents different methodological frameworks for the juxtaposition, intersection, transcendence, or avoidance of disciplines to favor the critical biblical interpretation. Ultimately, the article presents a taxonomy of historical sources to tentatively propose an antidisciplinary framework to fuel innovation by focusing the research object.
Highlights
A prominent Assyriologist once remarked that “the historian of the Ancient Near East is forced to take on the role of field archaeologist as well as philologist, to a degree unknown to other fields of research, whose areas of expertise appear better defined and seem to be working in a sort of consolidated production chain” (LIVERANI, 2014, p. 6, my Teocomunicação, Porto Alegre, v. 50, n. 2, p. 1-13, jul.-dez. 2020 | e-39481 emphasis)
Even considering that in Biblical Studies, these perspectives are usually subjected to the primary discipline - and, in that case, they should be linked to interdisciplinary approaches, it is true that these paradigms work in an intellectual framework that goes beyond disciplinary constraints
I have proposed in the present article that interdisciplinarity is not to be assumed uncritically, as a child’s guessing game
Summary
A prominent Assyriologist once remarked that “the historian of the Ancient Near East is forced to take on the role of field archaeologist as well as philologist, to a degree unknown to other fields of research, whose areas of expertise appear better defined and seem to be working in a sort of consolidated production chain” The point here is that the terminology and methods of exchange between disciplines are not always put under the microscope to see best practices and theoretical frameworks. My contribution lies within theoretical considerations and terminology clarifications on different approaches to intersect various disciplines (and, sources) related to the Hebrew Bible. Visualizing the different possible arrangements between the disciplines and corresponding terminologies, i.e., making the proper theoretical “cut,” is pivotal to decide on a disciplinary framework. It is important to highlight the fact that this discussion was mainly favored because of the seminal work of Jean Piaget. By his speech in a seminar held at the University of Nice in 1970 I sketch the methods of integration of disciplines in each one
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