Tradition, Scripture, and interpretation : [manuscript] : a sourcebook of the ancient church /

Tradition, Scripture, and interpretation : a sourcebook of the ancient church / [manuscript] : edited by D.H. Williams. - Grand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Academic, c2006. - 189 p. ; 23 cm. - Evangelical ressourcement .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 187-189)

Introduction : Patristic background of Scripture and tradition -- Origins of Christian tradition -- The interplay of Scripture and tradition -- The rule of faith -- Baptismal formulas and instruction -- Local and conciliar creeds -- Interpreting the Bible -- Allegorical and spiritual interpretation -- Theological poetry and hymns -- Formation of Scripture as canon -- Appendix : Scriptural references behind the Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed.

0801031648 (paperback) 9780801031649 (pbk.)

2006016598


Christian literature, Early.
Theology--History--Early church, ca. 30-600--Sources.
Church history--Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600--Sources.

BR160.A2 / T73 2006

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