Three Worlds: The Different Vantage Points Flashcards

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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

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THE WORLD IN THE TEXT - Meaning is only found in the actual language as a literary reality

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Text - centered meaning

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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

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What are the four elements of a BALANCED APPROACH?

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  1. The author’s context
  2. The literary context
  3. The context of the original readers (reasonable understanding of their specific situation)
  4. The context of modern readers (how God speaks through His word today
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