The Bible: Its Meaning and Supremacy
Overview
In this book, Farrar responds to the acceptance of scriptural misinterpretations that greatly affected public perception of the Christian faith. The antagonism he saw facing the church was largely based upon what he felt to be inaccurate representations of the faith. Here, he addresses common opposition to Christianity in light of his understanding of Scripture.
- Title: The Bible: Its Meaning and Supremacy
- Author: Frederic Farrar
- Publisher: Longman
- Print Publication Date: 1897
- Logos Release Date: 2014
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible › Criticism, interpretation, etc
- Resource ID: LLS:THEBIBLEFARRAR
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-12T06:16:23Z
Frederic William Farrar (August 7, 1831–March 22, 1903), an English clergyman and author, was born in Bombay, India, and educated in England. In 1876 he was installed canon of Westminster and rector of St. Margaret’s. He became archdeacon of Westminster in 1883 and in 1885 he was appointed Bampton lecturer at Oxford, and took for his subject “The History of Interpretation.” He was appointed dean of Canterbury in 1895, in which capacity he served until his death. He was influential in the spread of the “Broad Church” movement and was one of the founders of the institution known as the Anglican Brotherhood. His writings cover a wide range, from school stories to Scripture commentaries and theological studies. His Life of Christ (1874) and Eternal Hope (1878) have seen several editions.