| This article argues that the time is ripe for us to develop a biblical hermeneutic that takes our God-given capacity to respond to God seriously, what I call a response-able hermeneutic. In the context of the damaging effects of historical criticism on such a hermeneutic and the new possibilities opened up by the renaissance of theological interpretation, this article focuses in particular on the role of theology and philosophy in such a responsible hermeneutic through an engagement with the works of Kevin Vanhoozer, N. T. Wright, Francis Watson and Herman Dooyeweerd. It is argued that insights from rigorous Christian work in philosophy, theology and exegesis will be required for a responsible hermeneutic for today. |
