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A Guide To The Reading And Study Of The Holy Scriptures: With An Illustrative Supplement - Softcover

Augustus Herman Franck

 
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Synopsis

A Guide To The Reading And Study Of The Holy Scriptures: With An Illustrative Supplement by Augustus Herman Franck presents a comprehensive program for studying the Bible that blends philology with spiritual formation. The work, rendered for 19th-century readers, lays out a structured approach to Scripture reading across grammatical, historical, logical, and expository modes, followed by doctrinal, inferential, and practical applications. It emphasizes mastery of the original languages (Greek, Hebrew, and Chaldee) and the idioms of biblical texts, encourages identifying the seats of doctrine within Scripture, and advocates a holistic method that harmonizes diverse biblical parts. The volume includes translator’s notes, a Life of the Author, and an Appendix on the Affections that informs interpretation and preaching. It also documents Franck’s pedagogical contributions to Pietism and his philanthropic work at Halle, including the Glaucha Orphan-House. The aim is to empower readers to read the Bible for themselves, rather than rely solely on commentary, fostering disciplined, reverent study of sacred text.

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