From Abelard to Zwingli, the history of Christian biblical interpretation has been shaped by great thinkers who delved deeply into the structure and meaning of Christianity's sacred texts. With over two hundred in-depth articles, Donald McKim's Dictionary of Major Biblical Interpreters introduces readers to the principal players in that history: their historical and intellectual contexts, their primary works, their interpretive principles and their broader historical significance. In addition, six major essays offer an overview of the history of biblical interpretation from the second century to the present. This one-volume reference, a revised and vastly expanded edition of IVP Academic's Historical Handbook of Major Biblical Interpreters, will serve as an invaluable tool for any serious student of the Bible and the history of biblical interpretation. Market/Audience Students and professors of biblical studies Librarians and researchers Pastors Thoughtful laypeople Features and Benefits Offers in-depth descriptions of the contributions of 230 major Christian interpreters of the Bible Goes beyond the cursory descriptions of other dictionaries of its kind Provides an excellent resource for students and teachers of biblical studies and the history of biblical interpretation

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