Relation of the Bible, Biblical Hermeneutics and Christian Social Ethics: Methodological Remarks on Forming a Theological-ethical Reflection Cover Image

Vztah Bible, biblické hermeneutiky a křesťanské sociální etiky: metodologické poznámky k utváření teologickoetické reflexe
Relation of the Bible, Biblical Hermeneutics and Christian Social Ethics: Methodological Remarks on Forming a Theological-ethical Reflection

Author(s): Petr Štica
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion
Published by: Univerzita Karlova v Praze, Nakladatelství Karolinum
Keywords: Christian social ethics; Bible; biblical hermeneutics

Summary/Abstract: The aim of the article is to present the relationship between Christian social ethics and the Bible as well as the related methodological approaches and limits. A correct handling of the biblical texts in theological ethics implies a differentiated approach. This includes fi rst the knowledge of the complexity that arises when applying biblical texts to the ethical refl ection of contemporary problems, secondly the familiarity with biblical hermeneutics, and thirdly the interdisciplinary cooperation with theological as well as non-theological sciences. The presented thoughts should contribute to a better understanding of Christian social ethics as a theological discipline as well as its methodological procedure.

  • Issue Year: I/2011
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 37-51
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Czech