Deificational Hermeneutics as Theological Interpretation
A Theological Exegesis on 2 Peter 1:1-11
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3378878 |
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| Authors | Jacob Chengwei Feng (0000-0003-3917-3841, University of California, Irvine, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 12 |
| Pages | 1557 |
| Publication date | 2024-12-20 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Religions (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2077-1444 • E-ISSN: 2077-1444 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/rel15121557 |
| OpenAlex | W4405642258 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 20 |
This paper explores the parallel emergence of two theological movements that share ecumenical insights: Theological Interpretation of Scripture (TIS) and deification. It identifies their intrinsic connections to creeds and draws upon their recent scholarly convergence. By highlighting the absence of a robust deificational hermeneutics within the realm of theological interpretation, this paper aims to address that gap by advocating for a deificational hermeneutics that serves the interests of theological interpretation. This argument is founded on three vital theological insights: (1) similar to creeds, the theology of deification is essential to Christian theology with significant ecumenical value, (2) the imago Dei acts as a unifying framework, and (3) readerly formation is central to theological interpretation. Furthermore, through exegetical analysis of 2 Peter 1:1-11, this essay reveals aspects that would remain obscured without the "prism" of deification
Exegesis · Hermeneutics · Linguistics · Theology · Biblical Studies and Interpretation · Media, Religion, Digital Communication · Philosophy · Religion and Society Interactions
| Highly cited | No |
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