History of Interpretation: Bampton Lectures, 1885

by Frederic W. Farrar

This classic history of biblical interpretation has never been surpassed in thoroughness, completeness, and penetrating insight and scholarship. It is detailed and exhaustive, full of information about the Bible as well as its interpretation throughout the ages. This book is for the teacher and student of Scripture. It will be given an honored place on the Bible student's reference shelf. Seminaries have long included this book on their list for required or recommended reading. After a long and distinguished career in teaching and preaching, Frederic W. Farrar became Dean of Canterbury in 1895. Besides contributing to many Bible commentaries, he wrote the 'Life and Work of St. Paul, Life of Christ', and 'The Witness of History to Christ'.

Genres: Theology

606 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1961

About the author

Frederic William Farrar (Bombay, 7 August 1831 – Canterbury, 22 March 1903) was a cleric of the Church of England (Anglican), schoolteacher and author. He was a pallbearer at the funeral of Charles Darwin in 1882. He was a member of the Cambridge Apostles secret society. He was the Archdeacon of Westminster from 1883 to 1894, and Dean of Canterbury Cathedral from 1895 until his death in 1903.

Source: Wikipedia

Reviews

[Kevin · Rating 2 out of 5]

More like 2 1/2 stars. From a liberal perspective, but informative.

[Chris Armer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent overview of the different interpretive methods used through the first 1800 years of Christian history.