Calvin and the Bible / edited by Donald K. McKim.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

McKim, Donald K.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible--Criticism, interpretation, etc--History--16th century.

Bible.

History.

Calvin, Jean, 1509-1564.

Calvin, Jean.

Physical Description:

xiv, 296 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2006.

Summary:

During the past several decades, a growing number of scholars have come to appreciate the importance of studying John Calvin's interpretive work as a commentator on Scripture in addition to his better-known writings on theology. In this volume, ten essays by scholars specializing in Calvin's exegetical methods examine the approaches and themes Calvin emphasized when he interpreted major portions of Scripture. These essays focus on Calvin's work in his biblical commentaries with appropriate cross-referencing to his other writings, including his sermons. A concluding essay synthesizes the main features of what has gone before to present an overall view of John Calvin as an interpreter and commentator on Holy Scripture. An appreciation of Calvin's exegetical labors and his work as a biblical commentator are now recognized as key elements in Calvin scholarship.

Contents:

1. Calvin as commentator on Genesis / Randall C. Zachman

2. Calvin as commentator on the Mosaic harmony and Joshua / Raymond A. Blacketer

3. Calvin as an interpreter of Job / Susan Schreiner

4. Calvin as commentator on the Psalms / Wulfert de Greef

5. Calvin as commentator on the prophets / Pete Wilcox

6. Calvin as commentator on the synoptic gospels / Darlene K. Flaming

7. Calvin as commentator on the gospel of John / Barbara Pitkin

8. Calvin as commentator on the Acts of the Apostles / Wilhelmus H. Th. Moehn

9. Calvin as commentator on the Pauline epistles / R. Ward Holder

10. Calvin as commentator on Hebrews and the catholic epistles / Gary Neal Hansen

11. John Calvin as an interpreter of the Bible / David C. Steinmetz

Notes:

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0521838274

0521547121

OCLC:

61499961

Publisher Number:

9780521838276 (hbk.)

9780521547123 (pbk.)

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