Abstract

Epistemology, exegetic methodology and Old Testament theology Scientific and theological statements are deeply rooted in the socio-cultural context of the individual researcher. Different exegetical methods must be evaluated each according to its epistemological paradigm. Historical and structural elements in biblical texts should not be seen in terms of a clash between historical and structural paradigms. Exegetical methodology of the Old Testament is entering a post-critical phase which has implications for the diversity of Old Testament texts and theologies. Historical understanding bridges the gap between today, Word and event respectively by means of a horizon convergence and forms part of a holistic approach. The Old Testament theology cannot achieve its task, for today, without the interchange between text, exegetical method and scientific theory.

Highlights

  • Scientific and theological statem ents are deeply rooted in the socio-cultural context of the individual resear­ cher

  • D ifferent exegetical methods must be evaluated each according to its epistem ological paradigm

  • O u-T estam entiese teks is m edebepalend in die daarstel van ’n Ou T estam ent teologie w aaruit ons G od se w oorde en iiandeiinge m et m ense in sam ehang kan sien

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Scientific and theological statem ents are deeply rooted in the socio-cultural context of the individual resear­ cher. Ou T estam ent teologie behels vir my die eksegetiese verstaan en blootlegging van die diverse teologiese boodskap(pe) van die verskillende O u-Testam entiese tekste/ blokke/boeke m et die oog op vandag.

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