Kevin Vanhoozer joins Kirk E. Miller to unsurface the question that quietly shapes every act of Bible reading: What does it mean to understand Scripture well?
Aiming to demystify the discipline, Kevin explores what hermeneutics is, what theological and metaphysical precommitments ought to inform our approach to Scripture, and why it matters for our Christian "reading cultures," the local church.
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Episode outline:
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
00:40 Meet Dr. Kevin Vanhoozer
01:31 What is Hermeneutics?
07:06 The Importance of Hermeneutics in Christian Life
13:06 Hermeneutics and Other Theological Disciplines
20:13 The Role of Theological Pre-commitments
25:01 Understanding the Ontology and Teleology of Scripture
25:39 The Nature of Scripture: Human and Divine Discourse
28:33 Literal vs. Figural Readings of the Bible
34:39 The Meaning of Meaning in Biblical Texts
40:27 The Role of Hermeneutics in Addressing Interpretive Pluralism
41:49 The Importance of Interpretive Virtues
46:28 The Concept of Interpretive Communities
52:54 Practical Implications for Local Churches
53:35 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
