Theological Exegesis and Reader-Response Criticism: Interpreting Scripture Faithfully
Deep Dive into New Testament Exegesis: A Handbook for Students and Pastors by Gordon D. Fee - Appendix: The Task of Theological Exegesis and Reader-Response Criticism
Gordon D. Fee argues that theological exegesis must remain anchored in historical and literary inquiry to uncover the divine-human intention behind scripture, contrasting this approach with reader-response criticism. While reader-response theory dismisses authorial intent and leaves meaning entirely up to the audience, the author points out that this postmodern method suffers from internal contradictions since its own…
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