Sacred Hermeneutics Developed And Applied, Including A History Of Biblical Interpretation: From The Earliest Of The Fathers To The Reformation (1843)

""Sacred Hermeneutics Developed And Applied, Including A History Of Biblical Interpretation: From The Earliest Of The Fathers To The Reformation"" is a comprehensive work on the theory and practice of biblical interpretation. Written by Samuel Davidson and originally published in 1843, the book covers the history of biblical interpretation from the earliest days of the church to the time of the Reformation. The book begins with an overview of the principles of hermeneutics, or the art of interpreting texts. Davidson discusses the importance of understanding the historical and cultural context of the Bible, as well as the role of language and grammar in interpretation. He also examines the various methods of interpretation that have been used throughout history, including the allegorical, literal, and typological approaches.The second part of the book is devoted to a detailed history of biblical interpretation. Davidson traces the development of biblical interpretation from the early church fathers, such as Origen and Augustine, through the medieval period and up to the time of the Reformation. He discusses the major figures and movements in biblical interpretation, including the School of Antioch, the School of Alexandria, and the Scholastics.Throughout the book, Davidson emphasizes the importance of understanding the historical and cultural context of the Bible in order to properly interpret it. He also argues that a balance must be struck between the literal and allegorical approaches to interpretation, and that both must be used in order to fully understand the meaning of the text.Overall, ""Sacred Hermeneutics Developed And Applied, Including A History Of Biblical Interpretation: From The Earliest Of The Fathers To The Reformation"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the theory and practice of biblical interpretation, as well as the history of this important field.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.