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The concept of Wirkungsgeschichte is gaining ground in New Testament Studies. It involves the gathering of diverse interpretations of a text, but can it offer significant exegetical results or is it merely a form of cultural stamp collecting? This book explores the background of Wirkungsgeschichte in the philosophy of Hans-Georg Gadamer and applies the theory to a single pericope, Mt 14:22-33. Traditional historical and literary examinations of this story are brought into conversation with six works of art and a number of nineteenth century theological texts. The result is an enriched interpretation which fruitfully alerts us to the narrowness of the vision of our own time and place.
Price: $213.00
Publisher: Brill
Imprint: Brill
Publication Date:
12 December 2007
ISBN: 9789004163744
Format: Hardcover
"...throughout Nicholls entertains the readers with insights and interesting thoughts as well as with a fresh and thought-provoking way of looking at an all too familiar text." – Roland Deines, University of Nottingham, in: Expository Times, May 2009
"This cogent and fascinating book enriches our understanding of Matt. 14:22-33, while cautiously exploring Wirkungsgeschichte as a research procedure for biblical studies. Chapter 4 and 5 are particularly valuable, as they illustrate the scope of “effects” by showing how a biblical text may trigger serious theological debates and inspire captivating artworks. They also provide two models of study, looking at clusters of meaning in a particular period of time and in a particular medium so that proper contexts may be considered. Offering persuasive arguments on thorny hermeneutical issues with balanced judgments and vivid images, Nicholls has made a credible and strong case for Wirkungsgeschichte." – John Y.H. Yieh, in: Biblical Interpretation, 2010
"This cogent and fascinating book enriches our understanding of Matt. 14:22-33, while cautiously exploring Wirkungsgeschichte as a research procedure for biblical studies. Chapter 4 and 5 are particularly valuable, as they illustrate the scope of “effects” by showing how a biblical text may trigger serious theological debates and inspire captivating artworks. They also provide two models of study, looking at clusters of meaning in a particular period of time and in a particular medium so that proper contexts may be considered. Offering persuasive arguments on thorny hermeneutical issues with balanced judgments and vivid images, Nicholls has made a credible and strong case for Wirkungsgeschichte." – John Y.H. Yieh, in: Biblical Interpretation, 2010
Rachel Nicholls, Ph.D. (2005) in New Testament Studies from the University of Cambridge is a priest in the Church of England. She regularly gives papers on the place of Wirkungsgeschichte in New Testament exegesis.