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The Four Senses of Scripture - by Patrick Schreiner (Paperback)

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  • In the modern era, biblical hermeneutics has been dominated by the grammatical-historical method.
  • About the Author: Patrick Schreiner (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is associate professor of New Testament and biblical theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri.
  • 288 Pages
  • Religion + Beliefs, Biblical Studies

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About the Book



This book challenges modern hermeneutics, arguing that the patristic and medieval "four senses" approach better respects the nature, goal, and ecclesial setting of reading the Scriptures.



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In the modern era, biblical hermeneutics has been dominated by the grammatical-historical method. This represents a departure from the interpretive approach commonly used during the prior 1,700 years of the church, the four senses approach (or quadriga). Those four senses are literal (grammatical-historical), allegory (Christological), tropology (moral), and anagogy (eschatological).

Patrick Schreiner doesn't believe modern hermeneutics is wrong but believes that it is incomplete in ignoring these other aspects. Here he seeks to recover this ancient method by explaining it, defending it, and offering a coherent method for using it. With scholars, students, and pastors in view, he argues that this approach, with the senses in conversation with each other, better respects the nature, goal, and ecclesial setting of reading, interpreting, and applying the Bible.

Schreiner begins by giving a brief overview of the four senses and why early Christians used this method. He then examines each sense in detail, exploring the what, why, and how, along with providing examples. Finally, he addresses anticipated exegetical, historical, and allegorical objections to his proposal. The book includes a foreword by Jonathan T. Pennington.



About the Author



Patrick Schreiner (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is associate professor of New Testament and biblical theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri. He is the author of numerous books, including Matthew: Disciple and Scribe and The Transfiguration of Christ.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W)
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 288
Genre: Religion + Beliefs
Sub-Genre: Biblical Studies
Publisher: Baker Academic
Theme: Exegesis & Hermeneutics
Format: Paperback
Author: Patrick Schreiner
Language: English
Street Date: August 4, 2026
TCIN: 1005347518
UPC: 9781540968791
Item Number (DPCI): 247-08-3826
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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