Exploring Hermeneutics: Interpretive Dimensions

This chapter provides a deep dive into hermeneutics, tracing its roots back to Greek traditions and key philosophical figures such as Schleyarmacher, Gadamer, and Heidegger. It emphasizes the role of context and individual perspectives in the interpretation of texts, addressing diverse approaches including feminist and cultural hermeneutics. The discussion highlights how understanding symbols and meaning is essential in both practical theology and broader philosophical discourse, while clarifying misconceptions about hermeneutics and post-modernity.