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SUMMARY:Deadline Extended: Originalism in Theology and Law
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DESCRIPTION:<p><em>Deadline Extended!</em></p>\n<p><em>Originalism in Theology and Law</em></p>\n<p>Edited by Mark J. Boone and Mark D. Eckel</p>\n<p>Call for Abstracts</p>\n<p>Originalism tells us that the meaning of a text is its original meaning.&nbsp\; Originalism is a prominent theory in the study of American law\, and makes it into the news from time to time when one of its adherents is nominated to the Supreme Court.&nbsp\; But originalism is also a trans-disciplinary theory with roots in philosophy and major branches stretching from law to religion.&nbsp\; Originalism in American law is primarily a theory on the meaning of the Constitution&mdash\;the theory that the meaning of the Constitution can only change when the words of the Constitution change.&nbsp\; Originalism also appears in Hebraic-Christian theology as a theory on the meaning of the Bible&mdash\;that its meaning is that intended by the original authors.&nbsp\; This is a foundational doctrine for many Christian churches and denominations.</p>\n<p>We plan to edit a book of essays exploring the theoretical links between originalism in law and originalism in theology\, particularly with reference to questions such as the following:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>What is the best evidence for/against originalism as a general hermeneutical theory?</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>What are some limitations of originalism as a general hermeneutical theory?</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Is there unique evidence for originalism in the study of the Bible but not in the study of law\, or vice versa?</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>What makes a rigorous theory of originalism in law different from a rigorous theory of originalism in theology?</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>What are the guiding principles of originalist interpretation in multiple disciplines?</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>What are the presuppositions of originalism or of other hermeneutical theories?</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>In theology and in law\, is &ldquo\;the author&rdquo\; dead or alive?</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>How do hermeneutical perspectives from thinkers like Gadamer\, Fish\, Hirsch\, and Vanhoozer apply respectively in the study of theology and law?</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We welcome abstracts for papers exploring these or other questions within the scope of this topic. We expect that final papers would be around 5\,000-6\,000 words. (Please note that neither submission nor acceptance of an abstract is a guarantee of publication.)</p>\n<p><u>Please submit abstracts by</u>: June 1\, 2022</p>\n<p><u>Abstract length</u>: 150 to 250 words</p>\n<p><u>Please email abstracts or questions to</u>: Mark D. Eckel at <u>Eckel1957@Gmail.com</u>&nbsp\;andto Mark J. Boone at <u>PlatoAndAugustine@Gmail.com</u>.</p>
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