Sanctified Vision An Introduction to Early Christian Interpretation of the Bible

Name: Sanctified Vision An Introduction to Early Christian Interpretation of the Bible
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ISBN: 9780801880889

ISBN-10: 0801880882

ISBN-13: 9780801880889

Edition: 2005

Authors: John J. O'Keefe, R. R. Reno

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In Sanctified Vision John J. O'Keefe and R. R. Reno explain the structure and logic of the early Church fathers' interpretations of the Bible. These interpretations are considered foundational to the development of Christianity as a religion and offer insight into how the early church fathers thought about Christian doctrine and practice. By analyzing selected portions of patristic exegesis, the authors illustrate specific reading techniques employed by the church fathers to expound the meaning they believed intrinsic to biblical texts. This approach is organized around three basic analytic strategies: literal, typological, and allegorical. The literal strategy is an intensive and broad…

Book details

List price: $26.00
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
Publication date: 5/4/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 176
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.08" long x 0.46" tall
Weight: 0.506
Language: English




Scriptural meaning modern to ancient



Christ is the end of the law and the prophets



Intensive reading



Typological interpretation



Allegorical interpretation



The rule of faith and the holy life