How the Church Fathers Read the Bible: A Short Introduction
Mound Books
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Description
Christians live in the house built by the church fathers. The fathers' reading of the Scriptures shaped key doctrines that are essential to Christianity But appreciating how the fathers read the Bible is not just for the historically curious, as if it were only a matter of literary archaeology Nor should it be intimidating Rather, the fathers gleaned insights from Scripture that continue to be relevant to all Christians How the Church Fathers Read the Bible is an accessible introduction to help you read Scripture with the early church With a clear and simple style, Gerald Bray explains the distinctives of early Christian interpretation and shows how the fathers interpreted key Bible passages from Genesis to Revelation Their unique perspective is summed up in seven principles that can inspire our Bible reading today With Bray as your guide, you can reclaim the rich insights of the fathers with reverence and discernment.
