<i>Deificational</i> Hermeneutics as Theological Interpretation: A Theological Exegesis on 2 Peter 1:1–11
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...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-12-01
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| Series: | Religions |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/15/12/1557 |
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| Summary: | 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 <i>deificational</i> hermeneutics within the realm of theological interpretation, this paper aims to address that gap by advocating for a <i>deificational</i> 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 <i>imago Dei</i> 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. |
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| ISSN: | 2077-1444 |