Published by Forgotten Books, 2020
ISBN 10: 0259384844 ISBN 13: 9780259384847
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book analyzes St. Paul's 13 epistles within the context of the Greek language and epistolary writing conventions in which they were written and received. The author argues that the profound content within the epistles can be best understood by viewing them through the lens of their original context rather than isolating them from the historical, cultural, and linguistic factors of the time. The book posits that within the epistles are answers to questions and clarifications of concepts that have puzzled modern readers for centuries. While written in a style accessible to scholars and casual readers alike, the book's insights are grounded in deep philological research, making it an invaluable resource for those seeking a richer understanding of St. Paul's work. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 0332779750 ISBN 13: 9780332779751
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Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 0332779750 ISBN 13: 9780332779751
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
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Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2010
ISBN 10: 1165529513 ISBN 13: 9781165529513
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Published by Kessinger Publishing, LLC, 2009
ISBN 10: 110424490X ISBN 13: 9781104244903
Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germany
Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Locke's Essay For The Understanding Of St. Paul's Epistles: And Le Clerc On Inspiration (1820) is a book that explores the writings of St. Paul and the concept of inspiration in Christianity. The book is written by John Locke, a prominent philosopher and theologian of the 17th century. In this book, Locke provides a detailed analysis of St. Paul's Epistles, which are considered to be some of the most important texts in the New Testament. He examines the language, context, and historical background of these texts in order to gain a deeper understanding of their meaning and significance.In addition to his analysis of St. Paul's Epistles, Locke also discusses the concept of inspiration in Christianity. He examines the different theories of inspiration that have been proposed over the centuries, and he offers his own perspective on the subject. Locke argues that inspiration is not a supernatural phenomenon, but rather a natural process that occurs when individuals are moved by the Holy Spirit to write or speak about God.The book also includes a translation of a work by Jean Le Clerc, a French theologian who wrote extensively on the subject of inspiration. Le Clerc's work provides a valuable perspective on the topic, and it helps to contextualize Locke's own views.Overall, Locke's Essay For The Understanding Of St. Paul's Epistles: And Le Clerc On Inspiration (1820) is a thoughtful and insightful exploration of two important topics in Christian theology. It is a valuable resource for scholars and students of religion, philosophy, and history.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.
Published by Boston: Wells and Lilly, 1820., 1820
Seller: Michael R. Thompson Books, A.B.A.A., Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Twelvemo. 130 pp. Original boards, uncut, rebacked with modern board, paper spine label with author's name in manuscript. Occasional light foxing, as usual. Contemporary ownership signature on front pastedown. A good copy. First edition thus. This essay was first published as an appendix to the posthumous Locke publication, A Paraphrase and Notes on the Epistles of St. Paul.(1707). The Paraphrase went into seven editions before 1800 and was translated into German. This seems to be the first separate edition of this essay. Not in Yolton.