Hermeneutics: Vanhoozer on Meaning and the Bible
In a book that I am very excited to be reading and hope to have more to say about, Kevin J. Vanhoozer makes the following statement:
While I agree with many contemporary thinkers that meaning is more than a matter of naming, I continue to share Plato's concern to defend the possibility of speaking truly.Vanhoozer insists on the possibility of meaning within the context of a trinitarian theology. He not only addresses all of the pertinent issues of hermeneutics and literary theory, but also of morals and theology. If Wittgenstein is a linguist's philosopher, then Vanhoozer may be a linguist's theologian.
Kevin Vanhoozer, "Philosphy and Literary Theory: From Plato to Postmodernity," Is There a Meaning in This Text?
Ever read this? Vanhoozer is on my active to-read shelf... I do hope to get around to him soon.
ReplyDeleteI have skimmed Poythress's Symphonic Theology. I have also read some of his book on God and language--need to finish that one. Look for a comparative review of Vanhoozer and Poythress...one day...maybe...if I have time...
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