The Interpretation of Scripture and Other Essays (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Jowett, Benjamin

 
9781330935453: The Interpretation of Scripture and Other Essays (Classic Reprint)

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Explore how scripture is read and interpreted across tradition and time. Discover the ideas that shape modern biblical interpretation and their historical roots.

This collection offers readers a thoughtful look at how scholars compare Philo and the New Testament, and how those comparisons influenced early Christian thought. It also includes a detailed life portrait of Jowett’s influence in Oxford and a discussion of how ideas about scripture, science, and philosophy interact in a broad scholarly context.


  • Clear explanations of how different methods of interpretation developed over time

  • Accessible discussions of complex topics like prophecy, the law, and the Gospel

  • Comparison of Philo’s philosophy with Pauline teaching to illuminate core contrasts

  • Contextual essays on the history of biblical criticism and its impact on belief



Ideal for readers of religious history, philosophy of religion, and scholars seeking a grounded overview of scripture interpretation and its historical debates.

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