Synopsis
A New Introduction To The Study Of The Bible by Elijah Porter Barrows. This work offers a comprehensive, historically grounded guide to the biblical corpus, surveying its major divisions and the major issues that have shaped biblical interpretation. It begins with a broad scope and structure, detailing the historical, poetical, and prophetic books of the Old Testament, followed by the New Testament's writings, and it includes an initial treatment of hermeneutics and the search for a coherent program of interpretation. The volume emphasizes the unity of the canon, the progressive development of revelation from Old to New, and the central role of Christ in typology, prophecy, and the interpretation of Scripture. It discusses authorship, dating, audience, and purpose for each book, along with the major themes, such as the theocratic order, exile and restoration, and the Messiah motif. Additional sections cover the nature of biblical types, the prophets’ role as interpreters of the law, and the manner in which New Testament writers interpret the Old Testament. The book also surveys the canon’s formation, inspiration, and the relationship between the Old and New Testaments, offering a practical program for careful, evidence-based biblical study. It is aimed at pastors, teachers, and serious lay readers who seek to understand Scripture as a unified revelation and its historical development toward the messianic age.
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