What was Strauss's approach to ancient texts?
Retracing interpretations
Literal reading
Ignoring context
Modernizing language
Answer
Strauss's approach to ancient texts involved retracing interpretations, seeking to uncover the hidden meanings and layers of understanding within them. He believed that ancient texts often contained multiple layers of meaning, and that by examining the various interpretations of these texts over time, one could gain a deeper understanding of their original intent.
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