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  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Eerdmans (February 15, 2014)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0802869637
  • ISBN-13: 978-0802869630
  • Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.6 x 9 inches
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4.0 out of 5 starsGreat references
By A. Fuller on February 12, 2014
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Since the enlightenment the emphasis of biblical interpretation has been on the literal and historical level of the text with various forms of criticism. The modern mind sometimes has a hard time grappling with the supernatural scriptures. How differently the early Christians looked at the scriptures! They were always looking for a deeper or spiritual level of meaning.

Michael Graves takes a thorough look at the way the church fathers interpreted the Bible. His research is impressive. This book contains a wealth of references.

Graves is a thoroughly modern scholar who seems to side more with the postmodern view of scripture rather than the patristic one, despite the amazing information he presents. I think a little more effort could have been spent on the biblical and cultural basis for interpretation that the fathers used.

Any Christian interested in Bible interpretation should read this book.
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4.0 out of 5 starsA Need Reflection Written for Modern Laymen
By A&J Torrey on August 20, 2014
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For Christians, the Holy Bible is the standard for faith and obedience. Understandably, the interpretation of these Scriptures has been the principal activity of the church since its foundation. In The Inspiration and Interpretation of Scripture (henceforth TIIS) Michael Graves presents a sweeping introduction to the thoughts and perspectives of early church fathers in this field, knowing that “many of their beliefs about Scriptures prove to be not only helpful but even essential for contemporary Christians who want to read Scripture and hear its divine message” (3). Working on the basis that the concepts of inspiration and interpretation were knit tightly together (2), Graves presents these men’s views through some simplified and uniform categories.

The many quotations and analyses Graves presents bring to life church history on the subject of the Scriptures. In spite of the astounding number of footnotes, quotations and summaries of the early fathers, TIIS is remarkably easy to read. Graves’s writing makes accessible this weighty and potentially controversial subject. With clear language, a pleasant tone, and a friendly approach to criticism, Graves shows the views of the early fathers to be both powerful and practical to laymen, students and pastors. Far from a blanket of acceptance, Graves presents both the highs and lows of the early church and how they can, or should, impact the modern church (especially in the concluding chapter 7).

TIIS is separated into topical chapters such as “Usefulness” (chapter 2) and “Agreement with Truth” (chapter 6).Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent book!
By Rick Lilla on April 1, 2016
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This is an important book for evangelicals who emphasize the literal meaning of scripture. Graves demonstrates well beyond any doubt that the early church fathers saw spiritual meaning well beyond the intended audience and beyond even the intent of the biblical writers. While it is clearly a danger in opening one's self to meanings beyond what's clearly stated, it's just wrong to deny these spiritual interpretations, given that the biblical writers regularly practiced this approach when they themselves interpreted the Old Testament. This book presents an approach of looking at levels of meaning by which the reader won't feel he or she is trading away the clear message of scripture. A really excellent book.
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