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TitleThe Gloss and the text : William Perkins on interpreting scripture with scripture
AuthorBallitch, Andrew S.
Call No220.601 BAL
CollectionNon Fiction
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International Standard Book Number 9781683593911
Dewey Decimal Classification Number 220.601 BAL
Personal Name Ballitch, Andrew S.
Title Statement The Gloss and the text : William Perkins on interpreting scripture with scripture
Imprint Bellingham, WA : Lexham Press, 2020.
Physical Description 272p.
General Note Includes Index and Bibliographical References.
Formatted Contents Note Introduction -- Thesis -- History of Research -- Methodology -- Perkin's exegetical method -- Biographical context -- Hermeneutical context -- The Arte of Prophecying -- Exegesis in sermons and commentaries -- The True Gaine: Philippians 3:7-11 -- Galatians -- Christ's Sermon on the Mount -- The combat betweene Christ and the devill: Matthew 4:1-11 -- Revelation 1-3 -- A cloud of faithful witnesses: Hebrews 11 -- Jude -- An exhortation to repentance: Zephaniah 2:1-2 -- Exegesis in practical works -- The Christian life -- Christian ministry -- Exegesis in theological works -- Catechism -- God's sovereignty in salvation -- Exegesis in polemical works -- Polemics against the church of Rome -- The damned art of witchcraft -- Polemics against astrology.
Summary, Etc. William Perkins is the father of Puritanism, often remembered for his preaching manual, The Art of Prophesying. Much attention has been given to the Puritan movement, especially in its later forms, but comparatively little has been given to Perkins. In The Gloss and the Text, Andrew Ballitch provides a thorough examination of the hermeneutical principles that governed Perkins's approach to biblical interpretation. Perkins taught that the Bible was God's word as well as the interpretation of God's word. Interpretation is no private matter; it is a public gift of the Spirit of God for the people of God. Ballitch's study sheds light on Perkins as a preacher, theologian, and student of Scripture.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term BIBLE - HERMENEUTICS.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term PERKINS, WILLIAM.