Graves, Michael, 1973-

Biblical interpretation in the early church / Michael Graves. - xxix, 299 pages ; 22 cm. - Ad fontes . - Ad fontes (Minneapolis, Minn.) .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-260) and indexes.

Epistle of Barnabas -- Justin Martyr -- Irenaeus -- Tertullian -- Cyprian -- Origen -- Eusebius of Caesarea -- Ephrem the Syrian -- Diodore of Tarsus -- Gregory of Nyssa -- Jerome -- Theodore of Mopsuestia -- John Chrysostom -- Augustine -- John Cassian.

This volume focuses on how Scripture was interpreted and used for preaching, teaching, apologetics, and worship by early Christian scholars and church leaders. Developed in light of recent patristic scholarship, it provides a representative sampling of theological contributions from both East and West, making it relevant for students in a variety of courses.

9781451496376 1451496370

2017276563


Bible--Criticism, interpretation, etc.--History--Early church, ca. 30-600.


Church history--Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.

BS500 / .G738 2017 BS500 / .G738 2017

270 / GRA