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The book concludes with a very fine chapter on the use of general
information.
Another work on Biblical interpretation is entitled:
Sacred Hermeneutics developed and applied, including a History of
Biblical Interpretation from the earliest of the fathers to the reformation,
by Samuel Davidson, LL.D., published 1843.
The following chapter headings will give a good idea of the scope of
this book.
(1)
Hermeneutical qualification. 1, Moral. 2, Intellectual, 3,
Literary.
(2)
Use of Reason in the exposition of Scripture.
(3)
Limitations of the sentiment, that the language of the Bible
should be interpreted like that of other books. Some
peculiarities in Biblical interpretation.
(4)
Allegorical Interpretation.
(5)
History of Biblical Interpretation -- Patristic Period (1st --
7th century).
(6)
History of Biblical Interpretation -- Hierarchical Period (7th --
16th century).
(7)
System of Interpretation.
(8)
The Principles of Interpretation stated and applied.
(9)
The Principles of Interpretation applied to Figurative Language.
(10)
Use of Historical Circumstances in Interpretation.
(11)
Quotation of the Old Testament in the New.
(12)
Alleged contradictions of Scripture.
(13)
Ancient Versions, Commentaries and Lexicons as sources of
Interpretation.
(14)
Cognate languages as sources of Interpretation.
(15)
Use of General Information in the Interpretation of Scripture.
(16)
Bibliographical Account of Hermeneutical Writers from the
Reformation to the present time.