The use of the historical-critical method by Benedict XVI
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https://doi.org/10.12775/TiCz.2014.065Keywords
Holy Scripture, exegesis, hermeneutics of faith, historical-critical method, crisis, Benedict XVI, Joseph Ratzinger, Church, scienceAbstract
Benedict XVI is an adherent of use of the historical-critical method which he considers to be an obvious tool of the exegetical technique. On the other hand, Joseph Ratzinger points out that this method has its limitations and it is subject to all kinds of influence. According to Ratzinger the appearance of the historical-critical method simultaneously gave rise to the struggle for its scope and character. German theologian and subsequent pope gave proper grounds (theological, philosophical, scientific ones) for perceiving the crisis of exegesis, the understanding of which makes it possible to look for way out of an impasse in exegesis. Ratzinger appraised the historical-critical method both from the perspective of faith and from the „inside” of the method, that is from the scientific perspective. He suggested that the historical-critical method should face self-criticism, as well as make a new methodological step – become open to appropriate hermeneutics.
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