The Death of Scripture and the Rise of Biblical Studies
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The Death Of Scripture And The Rise Of Biblical Studies Examines The Creation Of The Academic Bible. Beginning With The Fragmentation Of Biblical Interpretation In The Centuries After The Reformation, Michael Legaspi Shows How The Weakening Of Scriptural Authority In The Western Churches Altered The Role Of Biblical Interpretation. Focusing On Renowned German Scholar Johann David Michaelis (1717-1791), Legaspi Explores The Ways In Which Critics Reconceived The Role Of The Bible. This Book Offers A New Account Of The Origins Of Biblical Studies, Illuminating The Relation Of The Bible To Churchly Readers, Theological Interpreters, Academic Critics, And People In Between. It Explains Why, In An Age Of Religious Resurgence, Modern Biblical Criticism May No Longer Be In A Position To Serve As The Bible's Disciplinary Gatekeeper.
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THE THESIS
This book investigates the historical transition from the Bible as a source of religious authority to its status as an object of academic scrutiny. Michael C. Legaspi, a scholar of biblical studies, analyzes the shift in interpretive frameworks following the Reformation. By examining the intellectual environment of the 18th century, he argues that the professionalization of biblical criticism fundamentally altered the relationship between the text and its traditional ecclesiastical audience.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Historical analysis of the fragmentation of biblical interpretation post-Reformation.
- A detailed case study of the work and influence of German scholar Johann David Michaelis.
- Examination of the shifting power dynamics between church authorities and academic critics.
- An assessment of the current limitations of modern biblical criticism in a contemporary religious context.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Scholars and historians of religion frequently cite this work as a significant contribution to understanding the intellectual history of biblical criticism. Readers often note the academic density of the prose, which is tailored for those familiar with theological and historical discourse.
Page Count:
240
Publication Date:
2010-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0199741778
ISBN-13:
9780199741779
Religion
History
Theology
Academic
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