Prophecy Viewed in Respect to Its Distinctive Nature, Special Function, and Proper Interpretation

by Patrick Fairbairn

Publisher:

Carlton & Porter

, 1866

Overview

Patrick Fairbairn believed that the entire topic of prophecy was greatly affected by the spirit of the age in which he lived. He felt that the Bible’s claim to divine authority via biblical prophecy was being attacked both by external skeptics and by internal dissent among believers. Prophecy Viewed in Respect to Its Distinctive Nature, Special Function, and Proper Interpretation was his attempt to bring reason to this contentious area of theological debate by investigating the principles and typology of prophecy. This work was later reprinted and republished as The Interpretation of Prophecy.

Product Details

• Title: Prophecy Viewed in Respect to Its Distinctive Nature, Special Function, and Proper Interpretation
• Author: Patrick Fairbairn
• Publisher: Carlton & Porter
• Print Publication Date: 1866
• Logos Release Date: 2018
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible › Prophecies
• Resource ID: LLS:PTRCKFRBRN05
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-10-04T21:54:36Z

About Patrick Fairbairn

Patrick Fairbairn (1805-1874) was born in Berwickshire, Scotland, studied at Edinburgh University, and was an outstanding scholar among Scottish Presbyterians. After 27 years in pastoral service, he served as divinity professor at the Free Church College in Aberdeen before becoming principal of the Free Church College, Glasgow, for 18 years until his death. His more notable works include Typology of Scripture, and commentaries on Ezekiel and The Pastoral Epistles.

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