Edwards the exegete : Biblical interpretation and Anglo-Protestant culture on the edge of enlightenment

Scholars have long recognised that Jonathan Edwards loved the Bible. But preoccupation with his role in Western 'public' life and letters has resulted in a failure to see the significance of his biblical exegesis. Douglas A. Sweeney offers a comprehensive history of Edwards' interpretation of the... Full description

Main Author:	Sweeney, Douglas A.
Published:	New York : Oxford University Press, 2015
Subjects:	BIBLE - CRITICISM, INTERPRETATION, ETC. - HISTORY - 18th CENTURY. EDWARDS, JONATHAN.
Online Access:	Full text - Book opens through link in DTL
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245		\|a Edwards the exegete : \|b Biblical interpretation and Anglo-Protestant culture on the edge of enlightenment \|h [electronic resource]
260		\|a New York : \|b Oxford University Press, \|c 2015.
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500		\|a Includes Index and Bibliographical References.
505		\|a Prolegomena. The biblical world of Jonathan Edwards -- The character of scripture -- and of its best interpreters -- A canon of scripture. The harmony of the Old and New Testament -- A priest forever after the order of Melchisedec -- A cradle of Christ. The excellency of Christ -- Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth -- A sacred record of redemption. The grand design of God -- Things which must shortly come to pass -- A guide to faith and life. The importance and advantage of a thorough knowledge of divine truth -- Accounted as one by the judge -- Last things.
520		\|a Scholars have long recognised that Jonathan Edwards loved the Bible. But preoccupation with his role in Western 'public' life and letters has resulted in a failure to see the significance of his biblical exegesis. Douglas A. Sweeney offers a comprehensive history of Edwards' interpretation of the Bible.
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650		\|a EDWARDS, JONATHAN.
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Edwards the exegete : Biblical interpretation and Anglo-Protestant culture on the edge of enlightenment

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