| John Calvin on the Visions of Ezekiel: Historical and Hermeneutical Studies in John Calvin's 'Sermons Inédits', Especially on Ezek. 36-48 Contributor(s): de Boer, Erik A. (Author) |
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ISBN: 9004131833 ISBN-13: 9789004131835 Publisher: Brill OUR PRICE: $152.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2003 Annotation: John Calvin's sermons on Ezekiel, held between 1552 and 1554 in the church 'la Madeleine' in Geneva and now studied for the first time, offer intriguing material on his exposition of prophetic visions. The manuscripts disclose the reformer's preaching on the book as a whole, including the visions on the restoration of Israel, Gog and Magog, and the great temple vision. The first part of this study focuses on the history of patristic, medieval and 16th century exegesis of Ezekiel. The second part is a systematic theological analysis of the hermeneutical principals of Calvin's exposition of visionary revelation. Finally, the sermons on the visions of Ezek. 36-48, a unique specimen of literal historical exegesis with a christological perspective, are analysed. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - Old Testament - Architecture | Interior Design - General - History | Europe - General |
| Dewey: 224.406 |
| LCCN: 2003057807 |
| Series: Kerkhistorische Bijdragen |
| Physical Information: 0.97" H x 6.48" W x 9.68" (1.47 lbs) 286 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
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| Publisher Description: John Calvin's sermons on Ezekiel, held between 1552 and 1554 in the church 'la Madeleine' in Geneva and now studied for the first time, offer intriguing material on his exposition of prophetic visions. The manuscripts disclose the reformer's preaching on the book as a whole, including the visions on the restoration of Israel, Gog and Magog, and the great temple vision. The first part of this study focuses on the history of patristic, medieval and 16th century exegesis of Ezekiel. The second part is a systematic theological analysis of the hermeneutical principles of Calvin's exposition of visionary revelation. Finally, the sermons on the visions of Ezek. 36-48, a unique specimen of literal historical exegesis with a christological perspective, are analysed. |
