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How the Church Fathers Read the Bible: A Short Introduction

Gerald Bray

Hardback 2022-04-13

Publisher Description

:Read the Scriptures with the insight of our forebears

Christians live in the house built by the church fathers. The fathers' reading of the Scriptures shaped key doctrines that are essential to Christianity. But appreciating how the fathers read the Bible is not just for the historically curious, as if it were only a matter of literary archaeology. Nor should it be intimidating. Rather, the fathers gleaned insights from Scripture that continue to be relevant to all Christians.

How the Church Fathers Read the Bible is an accessible introduction to help you read Scripture with the early church. With a clear and simple style, Gerald Bray explains the distinctives of early Christian interpretation and shows how the fathers interpreted key Bible passages from Genesis to Revelation. Their unique perspective is summed up in seven principles that can inspire our Bible reading today. With Bray as your guide, you can reclaim the rich insights of the fathers with reverence and discernment.

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Publisher Description

:Read the Scriptures with the insight of our forebears

Christians live in the house built by the church fathers. The fathers' reading of the Scriptures shaped key doctrines that are essential to Christianity. But appreciating how the fathers read the Bible is not just for the historically curious, as if it were only a matter of literary archaeology. Nor should it be intimidating. Rather, the fathers gleaned insights from Scripture that continue to be relevant to all Christians.

How the Church Fathers Read the Bible is an accessible introduction to help you read Scripture with the early church. With a clear and simple style, Gerald Bray explains the distinctives of early Christian interpretation and shows how the fathers interpreted key Bible passages from Genesis to Revelation. Their unique perspective is summed up in seven principles that can inspire our Bible reading today. With Bray as your guide, you can reclaim the rich insights of the fathers with reverence and discernment.

Koorong Code607280
ISBN1683595831
EAN9781683595830
Pages184
DepartmentAcademic
CategoryChurch History
PublisherLexham Press
Publication DateApr 2022
Dimensions16.3 x 152.4 x 210.31mm
Weight0.358kg