Torrance, Thomas Forsyth, 1913-,

Divine meaning : studies in patristic hermeneutics / [print] Thomas F. Torrance. - Edinburgh : T&T Clark, (c)1995. - 439 pages ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographies and index.

The complex background of biblical interpretation -- Phusikos Kai Theologikos Logos: St. Paul and Athenagoras at Athens -- Kerygmatic proclamation of the gospel: Irenaeus, The demonstration of apostolic preaching -- Dramatic proclamation of the gospel: Melito of Sardis, Homily on the passion -- Early patristic interpretation of the Holy Scriptures -- The hermeneutics of Clement of Alexandria -- Athanasius: a study in the foundations of classical theology -- The hermeneutics of Athanasius -- The Greek conception of space in the background of early Chirsitan theology -- The relation of the incarnation to space in Nicene theology -- The logic and analogic of biblical and theological statements in the Greek fathers -- Transition to the west: the interpretation of biblical and theological statements according to Hilary of Poitiers.



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Bible--Hermeneutics.

BS476.T688.D585 1995