Modern Study of the Old Testament and Inspiration

This 1909 volume explores the development of Old Testament criticism, particularly the relationship between critical insight and divine inspiration.

T. H. Sprott (Author)

9781107600539, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 16 June 2011

218 pages
20.3 x 12.7 x 1.3 cm, 0.24 kg

Thomas Henry Sprott (1856–1942) was an eminent Anglican priest who held the position of Bishop of Wellington, New Zealand, between 1911 and 1936. In this volume, which was originally published in 1909, Sprott explores the development of Old Testament criticism, reaching conclusions based upon the relationship between critical insight and divine inspiration. The Bible, it is argued, cannot be interpreted in the same way as other works because it contains fundamental elements of truth that cannot be changed, or derived, by the reader. From this perspective the fresh interpretations generated by modern criticism of the Old Testament are seen as resulting from 'a special operation of the spirit of God'. This is a concise and highly readable book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in biblical exegesis and theological history.

1. Modern criticism
2. Results of criticism
3. Revelation and inspiration - what they are not
4. Revelation and inspiration - what they are
5. Inspiration - a fact. Biblical conception of God
6. Biblical interpretation of the self-manifestation of God in nature
7. Biblical interpretation of the self-manifestation of God in man's moral constitution
8. Biblical interpretation of the self-manifestation of God in history
9. Biblical interpretation of the self-manifestation of God in history
10. Biblical interpretation of the self-manifestation of God in history
Conclusion
Index.

Subject Areas: Biblical studies & exegesis [HRCG]