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Author Pitkin, Barbara, 1959- author.

Title Calvin, the Bible, and history : exegesis and historical reflection in the era of reform / Barbara Pitkin
Published New York, NY, United States of America : Oxford University Press, [2020]

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Description 1 online resource (xii, 250 pages)
Contents 1 John Calvin's Historicizing Interpretation of the Bible -- 2 History Past and History Present in Calvin's Reception of Paul -- 3 Salvation in History in Calvin's Commentary on the Gospel of John -- 4 David, Faith, and the Confusion of History in Calvin's Commentary on the Psalms -- 5 Exile in the Mirror of History in Calvin's Commentary on Isaiah -- 6 Prophecy and History in Calvin's Lectures on Daniel -- 7 Biblical Exegesis and Early Modern Legal History in Calvin's Mosaic Harmony -- 8 The Consolation of History in Calvin's Sermons on Second Samuel -- Epilogue: Toward Calvin's Sense of History -- Bibliography -- Index
Summary "Calvin, the Bible, and History investigates John Calvin's distinctive historicizing approach to scripture. The book explores how historical consciousness manifests itself in Calvin's engagement with the Bible, sometimes leading him to unusual, unprecedented, and occasionally deeply controversial exegetical conclusions. It reshapes the image of Calvin as a biblical interpreter by situating his approach within the context of premodern Christian biblical interpretation, recent Protestant hermeneutical trends, and early modern views of history. In an introductory overview of Calvin's method and seven chapters focusing on his interpretation of a different biblical books or authors, Barbara Pitkin analyzes his engagement with scripture from the Pentateuch to his reception of the apostle Paul. Each chapter examines intellectual or cultural contexts, situating Calvin's readings within traditional and contemporary exegesis, broader cultural trends, or historical developments, and explores the theme of historical consciousness from a different angle, focusing, for example, on Calvin's historicizing treatment of Old Testament prophecy, or his reflection of contemporary historiographical trends, or his efforts to relate the biblical past to present historical conditions. An epilogue explores the significance of these findings for understanding Calvin's concept of history. Collectively these linked case studies illustrate the multi-faceted character and expansive impact of his sense of history on his reading of the Bible. They demonstrate that Calvin's biblical exegesis must be seen in the context of the rising enthusiasm for defining adequate and more formalized approaches to the past that is evident in the writings of Renaissance humanists, early modern historical theorists, and religious reformers across the confessional spectrum"-- Provided by publisher
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on July 08, 2020)
Subject Calvin, Jean, 1509-1564.
SUBJECT Calvin, Jean, 1509-1564 fast
Bible -- Criticism, interpretation, etc. -- History -- 16th century. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85013624
Bible fast
Subject Reformation.
Reformation.
Reformation
Genre/Form Criticism, interpretation, etc.
History
Form Electronic book
LC no. 2019053143
ISBN 9780190093303
0190093307
0190093293
9780190093280
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9780190093297