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Reading Scripture with the Church Fathers

Christopher A. Hall

Christopher Hall shows that studying the writings of the leaders of the early church reveals how the Bible was understood in the centuries closest to its writing. He also lays out how modern Christians can benefit from patristic interpretation of Scripture.

Book Details

  • Publisher: IVP Academic
  • Publish Date: Aug 21st, 1998
  • Pages: 225
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.26in - 5.46in - 0.76in - 0.59lb
  • EAN: 9780830815005
  • Categories: Christianity - HistoryBiblical Criticism & Interpretation - GeneralChristian Church - History

About the Author

Hall, Christopher A.: -

Christopher A. Hall is chancellor of Eastern University and dean of Palmer Theological Seminary. He is also associate editor of the Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture and the author of Reading Scripture with the Church Fathers, Learning Theology with the Church Fathers and Worshiping with the Church Fathers.

Praise for this book

. . .an accessible introduction to both the Church Fathers and their exegesis. [O]verall this is a solid introduction to some of the major Church Fathers of the East and West. I believe that anyone interested in Patristic exegesis would do well to begin with this volume.