Wrestling with Isaiah : : the exegetical methodology of Campegius Vitringa (1659-1722) / / Charles K. Telfer.

• Superior document: Reformed Historical Theology, Volume 38
• VerfasserIn: Telfer, Charles K.,
• Place / Publishing House: Gottingen, [Germany] : : Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht,, 2016.; ©2016
• Year of Publication: 2016
• Language: English
• Series: Reformed historical theology ; Volume 38.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (293 p.)
• Notes: Description based upon print version of record.

"Charles Telfer examines the work of Campegius Vitringa (1650-1722), a leading figure in 18th century biblical studies. Admired by Rambach, Franke, Bengel, Delitzsch, Gesenius and the Princetonians, Vitringa's magnum opus was a commentary on Isaiah (1720). After a biography, Telfer analyzes Vitringa's "canones hermeneuticos" alongside his exegetical praxis in Isaiah. With a literal/spiritual hermeneutic focusing on the historical (à la Grotius) as well as on Christ and his kingdom as Isaiah's substance (à la Cocceius), Vitringa was a scholar's scholar who was appreciated for his orthodoxy, piety and pastoral concern."--Back cover.

Table of Contents

Title Page; Copyright; Table of Contents; Body; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1. Introduction; 1.1 Introduction and Research Question; 1.2 Methodology; Chapter 2. Biography; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Biographical Sources; 2.3 Early Life and Education; 2.4 Academic Career; 2.5 Family; 2.6 Publications; 2.7 Conclusion; Chapter 3. Literature Review; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Diestel; 3.3 Heel; 3.4 Witteveen; 3.5 Wall; 3.5.1 Hermeneutical Rules; 3.5.2 Grotius; 3.5.3 Cocceius; 3.6 Childs; 3.7 Sandys-Wunsch; 3.8 Conclusion; Chapter 4. Vitringa's Self-Defined Exegetical Methodology; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Sources

4.3 The Nature of the Book to be Studied, i.e., Vitringa's Doctrine of Scripture4.4 On the Nature of Prophecy and God's Intentions in Giving It; 4.5 Qualities of Character Needed in an Interpreter of Holy Scripture; 4.5.1 The Need for a Spirit-Wrought Faith in Christ; 4.5.2 The Need for Careful Scholarship; 4.6 Canones Hermeneuticos; 4.7 Highlights from the Praefatio ad Lectorem; 4.7.1 Critique of Grotius; 4.7.2 Critique of Cocceius; 4.8 Conclusion; Chapter 5. Vitringa's Exegetical Methodology as expressed in his Commentarius-Part One: Literal Interpretation; 5.1 Introduction

5.2 Contextual Sensitivity5.3 Prolegomena; 5.4 General Organization; 5.5 Appreciation for the Communion of Interpreters; 5.5.1 Dependence on Classical Sources; 5.5.2 Interaction with Jewish Scholars; 5.6 Literal and Spiritual Interpretation; 5.7 Contextual Sensitivity at Various Exegetical Levels; 5.7.1 The Interpretation of Words in Context; 5.7.2 Textual Criticism; 5.7.3 The Interpretation of Phrases and Sentences in Context; 5.7.4 The Interpretation of Grammar and Syntax in Context; 5.7.5 The Interpretation of Rhetorical Features and Literary Style in Context

5.7.6 The Interpretation of Genre and Larger Literary Structures in Context5.7.7 The Interpretation of the Historical Background in Context; 5.8 Conclusion; Chapter 6. Vitringa's Exegetical Methodology as expressed in his Commentarius-Part Two: Spiritual Interpretation; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 The New Testament Paradigm; 6.3 The Need for Caution in Spiritual Interpretation; 6.4 The Work of the Holy Spirit; 6.5 Praise and Critique for Grotius and Cocceius; 6.6 The Historical Fulfillment of Isaianic Prophecies; 6.6.1 Fulfillments in Church History

6.6.2 "Nation Shall Not Lift Up Sword Against Nation"6.7 Expectations for the Future of the Christian Church; 6.8 The Movement from Text to Doctrinal Reflection; 6.8.1 Theology Proper; 6.8.2 Anthropology (and Hamartiology); 6.8.3 Christology; 6.8.4 Soteriology; 6.8.5 Worship and Liturgy; 6.8.6 Eschatology; 6.8.7 Ecclesiology; 6.9 The Movement from Text to Pastoral Application; 6.10 Conclusion; Chapter 7. Concluding Reflections; 7.1 Personal Characteristics of Vitringa's Work; 7.1.1 Wry Wit; 7.1.2 Humility; 7.1.3 Piety; 7.2 Historical Connections; 7.2.1 Calvin's Influence on Vitringa

7.2.2 Vitringa's Influence on Others