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.