The first English translation of an important introductory work on the historical development and contemporary relevance of hermeneutics.

Foreword by Joel Weinsheimer; Translator's preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Chladenius, I; 3. Chladenius, II; 4. Chladenius, III; 5. Chladenius, IV; 6. Meier, I; 7. Meier, II; 8. Ast; 9. Schleiermacher, I; 10. Schleiermacher, II; Afterword; Index.