Integrating Patristic and Modern Exegesis of Scripture

Theory and an Application to John 7:37–39

Modern biblical exegesis is severely weakened by its tendency to rely only on "science" or "reason" instead of also allowing faith to play its proper interpretive role. One way of overcoming this problem is to enrich modern exegesis by integrating it with the exegesis of the Church fathers, who are...

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Author:Walter M. Werbylo
Published: Christendom Press, Front Royal (VA), 2009
Total Pages:272
ISBN:978-0-981985-10-7
Format:Book
Topic:- Doctrine > From man to God > Divine revelation > Exegesis > [Exégèse des textes du Nouveau Testament] > John > Jn 7 > Jn 7,37-39
- Doctrine > General studies > [Patrologie] > [Exégèse]
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Summary:Modern biblical exegesis is severely weakened by its tendency to rely only on "science" or "reason" instead of also allowing faith to play its proper interpretive role. One way of overcoming this problem is to enrich modern exegesis by integrating it with the exegesis of the Church fathers, who are exemplary in allowing faith to guide their interpretation of the Bible.

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