Gnomon of the New Testament: Volume 1: Matthew and Mark
Overview
The Gnomon of the New Testament was written in 1742 by Johann Albrecht Bengel and is the result of twenty years’ labor. Bengel’s Gnomon awakened a fresh interest in the study of the New Testament. The Gnomon of the New Testament is still one of the books most valued by expositors of the New Testament.
He includes the principles of interpretation from Scripture to draw out of it everything that it contains, in conformity with grammatico-historical rules and without being hampered by dogmatical considerations. This 5-volume set contains Bengel’s commentary on each of the books in the New Testament.
While Gnomon may not be a very well-known word, its meaning helps us understand why Bengel titled his work Gnomon of the New Testament. One of the definitions of Gnomon is "the raised part of the sundial that casts the shadow." While the basic function of a sundial is simple, its function serves the greater purpose of telling time and guiding our day. In the same way the sundial serves a purpose in our lives, knowing the New Testament (as well as the entire Bible) is imperative for every Christian.
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- Commentary on two books of the New Testament
- Contains the author's preface and notes
- Contains a preface written by the editor
- Completely interactive with your Logos library
Top Highlights
“Scripture is the foundation of the Church: the Church is the guardian of Scripture. When the Church is in strong health, the light of Scripture shines bright; when the Church is sick, Scripture is corroded by neglect; and thus it happens, that the countenance of Scripture and that of the Church, are wont to exhibit simultaneously, the appearance either of health, or else of sickness; so that it comes to pass that the treatment of Scripture corresponds, from time to time, with the condition of the Church.” (Page 7)
“cannot begin before the month Tisri,1 of the twenty-seventh year of the Dionysian Era” (Page 53)
“includes both chastity and freedom from the other defilements of sin” (Page 165)
- Title: Gnomon of the New Testament: Volume 1: Matthew and Mark
- Author: Johann Albrecht Bengel
- Series: The Greater Men and Women of the Bible
- Publisher: T&T Clark
- Publication Date: 1742
- Pages: 577
