Hermeneutics: A Very Short Introduction
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This primer on hermeneutics is another fine addition to Oxford's "Very Short Introductions" series. Zimmermann (Trinity Western Univ.) does a masterful job of leading readers--lay as well as academic--through the often arcane and Byzantine world of hermeneutics. The author's writing style is approachable and readable, his knowledge of the subject matter is broad in scope, and his examples are specific. In a brief but adequate introduction to hermeneutics and the history of the subject, Zimmermann establishes a firm foundation. He then delves into both theory and application, touching on the major thinkers and schools that have contributed much to current understanding of hermeneutics. He rounds out the presentation with an informed and interesting discussion of how hermeneutics has impacted the humanities, theology, law, and science. This reviewer especially appreciated the discussion of hermeneutics vis-à-vis the humanities and religion and Zimmermann's discussion of E. D. Hirsch's hermeneutic objectivism. There is much of interest in this slim volume. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Lower-division undergraduates through faculty. --William J. Pankey, William Rainey Harper College
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Zimmermann, J. (2015). Hermeneutics: A Very Short Introduction . OUP Oxford.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Zimmermann, Jens. 2015. Hermeneutics: A Very Short Introduction. OUP Oxford.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Zimmermann, Jens. Hermeneutics: A Very Short Introduction OUP Oxford, 2015.
Harvard Citation (style guide)Zimmermann, J. (2015). Hermeneutics: a very short introduction. OUP Oxford.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Zimmermann, Jens. Hermeneutics: A Very Short Introduction OUP Oxford, 2015.
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