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Prophecy and authority; a study in the history of the doctrine and interpretation of Scripture

xviii, [3]-214 pages 20 cm · 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

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