Calvin and the Bible

Informationen zum Autor Donald K. McKim is Academic and Reference Editor for Westminster John Knox Press. He is author and editor of over twenty-five books including The Cambridge Companions to Martin Luther (2003) and John Calvin (2004). Klappentext During the past several decades more attention has been focused upon John Calvin's (1509-1564) biblical interpretation as found in his commentaries. 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 presents an overall view of John Calvin as an interpreter and commentator on Holy Scripture. Zusammenfassung Scholars specializing in John Calvin's exegetical methods examine the approaches and themes Calvin emphasized when he interpreted major portions of Scripture. Their essays focus on Calvin's work in his biblical commentaries with appropriate cross-referencing to his other writings! including his sermons. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; 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 Peter 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 interpreter of the Bible David C. Steinmetz.

Klappentext

During the past several decades more attention has been focused upon John Calvin's (1509-1564) biblical interpretation as found in his commentaries. 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 presents an overall view of John Calvin as an interpreter and commentator on Holy Scripture.

Zusammenfassung
Scholars specializing in John Calvin's exegetical methods examine the approaches and themes Calvin emphasized when he interpreted major portions of Scripture. Their essays focus on Calvin's work in his biblical commentaries with appropriate cross-referencing to his other writings, including his sermons.

Inhalt

Preface; 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 Peter 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 interpreter of the Bible David C. Steinmetz.