The book of Isaiah presents idolatry as a dimension of the sin of pride. To believe in the absoluteness of our interpretations is like worshiping our own creations; it is like thinking one reads with the eyes of God.- Kevin Vanhoozer, Is there a meaning in this text?
Another of the shiny fun things in my Accordance toolbox. It's a good read, and is doing a lot to restore my faith in the possibility of honest Biblical interpretation. I would love to have a look at Chris Wright's new book on missional hermeneutics as well, but maybe another time...
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