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Transpositional Hermeneutics

Transpositional Hermeneutics This article argues that similar yet distinct hermeneutical approaches can be observed in the Derveni papyrus, the exegetical work of Aristobulus of Alexandria, and the Qumran Pesharim. These similarities go back to a widespread hermeneutical system that was triggered by cultural and religious estrangement from authoritative texts. Such estrangement developed when the authoritative status of scripturalized cultural memories prevented their adjustment to evolving cultures by way of reworking (textual fixity). The transposition of isolated elements from these scripturalized cultural memories into new contexts allows for a continuous re-reading of textually stable authoritative texts. In this way, authoritative texts could develop ever-changing significations mirroring the developments of cultures and societies. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Ancient Judaism Brill

Transpositional Hermeneutics

Lange, Armin; Pleše, Zlatko
Journal of Ancient Judaism , Volume 3 (1): 53 – May 6, 2012
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Copyright © Koninklijke Brill NV, Leiden, The Netherlands
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1869-3296
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Abstract

This article argues that similar yet distinct hermeneutical approaches can be observed in the Derveni papyrus, the exegetical work of Aristobulus of Alexandria, and the Qumran Pesharim. These similarities go back to a widespread hermeneutical system that was triggered by cultural and religious estrangement from authoritative texts. Such estrangement developed when the authoritative status of scripturalized cultural memories prevented their adjustment to evolving cultures by way of reworking (textual fixity). The transposition of isolated elements from these scripturalized cultural memories into new contexts allows for a continuous re-reading of textually stable authoritative texts. In this way, authoritative texts could develop ever-changing significations mirroring the developments of cultures and societies.

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Journal of Ancient Judaism – Brill

Published: May 6, 2012

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