Hermeneutical Community

“If minority world voices are no longer dominant in theological reflection, how should we understand their proper role? Barefoot addresses this central, and often overlooked question, by proposing a method of mutual exchange in a hermeneutical community. A helpful and necessary study.”


—William Dyrness, senior professor of theology and culture, Fuller Theological Seminary





“C.S. Barefoot captures the spirit of partnership in mission: neither to colonize nor to disengage. Instead of succumbing to today’s world of polarization, he firmly holds the middle ground which is often the most difficult but also the most necessary. This book spells out so helpfully what true friendship and reciprocity looks like in missional spheres, taking seriously Paul’s injunction that we all need each other. We would do well to heed this advice.”


—Allen Yeh, dean and vice president of academic affairs, International Theological Seminary