Why do religious texts need to be interpreted?

Abstract

I must acknowledge at the outset my gratitude to the Australian National University for their generous assistance with a Master's Degree Scholarship, Without it, this work could never have been contemplated, My greatest debt, however, is to the members of the Department of Philosophy in the School of General Studies, From them I have gained much more than this thesis will reveal, In particular, my gratitude goes to my supervisor, Professor Herbst, for his willingness to embark on this venture and for his patience to endure.