Tradition, Scripture, and Interpretation A Sourcebook of the Ancient Church

Name: Tradition, Scripture, and Interpretation A Sourcebook of the Ancient Church
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ISBN: 9780801031649

ISBN-10: 0801031648

ISBN-13: 9780801031649

Edition: 2006

Authors: D. H. Williams

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Tradition, Scripture, and Interpretation supplements a valuable series that helps modern church leaders return to the wisdom and insight of the early church fathers in order to apply their ancient understandings of Christian belief and practice to ministry in the twenty-first century.This sourcebook gathers key writings from the first through sixth centuries on various topics of concern to the church yesterday and today. The writings are arranged thematically, and within each theme, chronologically, revealing how the Christian tradition on a given topic developed over time. The anthology begins with a chapter examining the close relationship between Scripture and tradition in the minds of…

Book details

List price: $24.00
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Baker Academic
Publication date: 11/1/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 190
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.616
Language: English



Introduction : patristic background of scripture and tradition



Origins of Christian tradition



The interplay of scripture and tradition



The rule of faith



Baptismal formulas and instruction



Local and conciliar creeds



Interpreting the Bible



Allegorical and spiritual interpretation



Theological poetry and hymns



Formation of scripture as canon



Scriptural references behind the Niceno-Constantinopolitan creed