Calvin's Visual Exegesis of Old Testament Prophecy: Figural Reading and the Sacramental Character of Scripture

This article provides a study of John Calvin's treatment of the Old Testament prophets' language, images and metaphors to illuminate the distinctly visual character of his theology. It explores Calvin's theology of Scripture as shaped by the visual theology rooted in his exegesis of t...

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Main Author: Pak, Sujin (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Wiley-Blackwell 2023
In: International journal of systematic theology
Year: 2023, Volume: 25, Issue: 2, Pages: 207-227
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
KAG Church history 1500-1648; Reformation; humanism; Renaissance
KDD Protestant Church
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