Prophecy and authority; a study in the history of the doctrine and interpretation of Scripture / by Kemper Fullerton.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fullerton, Kemper, 1865-1941.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Prophecy--Christianity--History of doctrines.

Prophecy.

Prophecy--Christianity.

Physical Description:

xviii pages, 3 unnumbered pages-214 pages ; 20 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Macmillan Co., 1919.

Contents:

Part 1: The patristic period

The extent and importance of the patristic argument from prophecy

The predominance of the predictive element in the patristic argument from prophecy

The exegetical method in the patristic argument from prophecy: the allegory

The allegorical method of exegesis and the uncertainty of interpretation

The church as the authoritative interpreter of Scripture

Part 2: The modern period

The sole authority of Scripture and the Reformation principle of exegesis: Luther

The Reformation principle of exegesis and the initial breakdown of the theory of predictive prophecy: Calvin

The conflict between the Reformation principle of exegesis and the Post-Reformation doctrine of Scripture and the consequences for the interpretation of prophecy

The choice of the alternative, and final conclusions.

Local Notes:

CJS copy acc.# 11176

Other Format:

Online version: Fullerton, Kemper, 1865-1941. Prophecy and authority.

OCLC:

1139623