Old Testament Cosmology and Divine Accommodation
A Relevance Theory Approach
John W. Hilber
OLD TESTAMENT COSMOLOGY AND DIVINE ACCOMMODATION
A Relevance Theory Approach
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Names: Hilber, John W., author.
Title: Old Testament cosmology and divine accommodation : a relevance theory approach / John W. Hilber.
Description: Eugene, OR: Cascade Books, 2020. | Includes bibliographical references and index.
Identifiers: ISBN: 978-1-5326-7621-5 (paperback). | ISBN: 978-1-5326-7622-2 (hardcover). | ISBN: 978-1-5326-7623-9 (ebook).
Subjects: LCSH: Biblical cosmology. | Relevance theory. | Bible. OT—Criticism, interpretation, etc. | Bible. Genesis—Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Classification: BS651 P37 2020 (print). | BS651(epub).
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Janice Elaine
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Adrienne Jean†
1. Reading with Relevance Theory
2. Assessing the Ancient Cognitive Environment
3. Divine Accommodation in Historical Perspective
4. Accommodation and Relevance
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About Old Testament Cosmology and Divine Accommodation: A Relevance Theory ApproachIn order to reconcile the discrepancies between ancient and modern cosmology, confessional scholars from every viewpoint on the interpretation of the early chapters of Genesis agree that God accommodated language to finite human understanding. But in the history of interpretation, no consensus has emerged regarding what accommodation entails at the linguistic level. More precise consideration of how the ancient cognitive environment functions in the informative intention of the divine and human authors is necessary. Not only does relevance theory validate interpretative options that are inherently most probable within the primary communication situation, but the application of relevance theory can also help disentangle the complexities of dual authorship inherent in any model of accommodation. The results also make a salutary contribution to the theological reading of Scripture. |
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