the faith communities; but even this account presupposes a false dichotomy that no longer exists in the field of biblical interpretation—if it ever did. In this historical analysis of biblical hermeneutics I have focused on the various trends from 1980 onward. Although this may appear to be a slim slice, it most closely resembles and informs my own recommended methodology. I have attempted to describe the current landscape of hermeneutical thought, describing more recent trends and movements in the
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