Question

Distinguish between textual and contextual approach to read a text

Answer 1

Answer:

Textual analysis or approach focuses on the written text itself. Contextual approach focuses on the various backgrounds such as surrounding conditions, cultural practices of the time or the environment in which the text was written.

Therefore, the textual approach cannot help us fully understood the text. But through contextual approach one can find out various facts and best understand the true reasons for a particular work, not just the literal words.

Answer 2

Answer:

Textual approach is reading the text literally with no external or background consideration. Contextual approach to read a text involves knowledge of the background of the written text for a deeper evaluation.