Three Worlds: The Different Vantage Points Flashcards
1
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THE WORLD BEHIND THE TEXT - meaning is solely found in the author’s intention and context / historical reality
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Context - centered meaning
2
Q
THE WORLD IN THE TEXT - Meaning is only found in the actual language as a literary reality
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Text - centered meaning
3
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THE WORLD IN FRONT OF THE TEXT - Meaning is determined by the context of the readers
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Reader - centered meaning
4
Q
What are the four elements of a BALANCED APPROACH?
A
- The author’s context
- The literary context
- The context of the original readers (reasonable understanding of their specific situation)
- The context of modern readers (how God speaks through His word today