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Reading Scripture With The Church Fathers

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Many Christians today long to become reacquainted with their ancient ancestors in the faith. They see a deeper worship and devotion in the prayers and hymns of the early church. And they believe that the writings of the early church can shed new light on their understanding of Scripture. But where and how do we begin? Our first encounter with the writings of the church fathers may seem like visiting a far country where the language, assumptions, concerns and conclusions are completely unfamiliar to us. In Reading Scripture with the Church Fathers Christopher Hall helps us through this cultural confusion, introducing us to the early church, its unique world, and the sights and sounds of Scripture that are highlighted for them. As Hall points out, the ancient fathers hear music in Scripture where we remain tone-deaf. Despite their occasional eccentricities, theirs is a hearing refined through long listening in song, worship, teaching, meditation and oral reading. And like true masters they challenge and correct our modern assumptions as they invite us to tune our ears to hear the divine melodies of the Bible. Reading Scripture with the Church Fathers is an exceptional guide. Hall provides a warm, winsome, informative and indispensable introduction to who these leaders and scholars were, how they read and interpreted Scripture, and how we might read Scripture with them for all its worth.Note: Because this e-book is file is large, please allow a little extra time to download after purchase.

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Series Title

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Call Number

270.1

Publisher

Downers Grove, Illinois, USA : IVP Academic., 1998

Collation

Softcover; 225 hlm.; 13.87 x 20.98 cm

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

9780830815005

Classification

270.1

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text

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Edition

1

Subject(s)

History of Christianity
Religion & Spirituality
Nonfiction
History
Apostolic; Nativity to Constantine
Christian Church: History

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Statement of Responsibility

Christopher A. Hall

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