Fairbairn on Prophecy

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The Creation Concept


Prophecy viewed in respect to its distinctive nature, its special function, and proper interpretation

The Relation of the OT to the NT

The historical character of revelation

Assault of Gog, and his destruction

Principles of interpretation

Vision of the temple waters

The Typology of Scripture: Preface

Book I.

Book II.

Book III.

Patrick Fairbairn on the land promise

Jonah, his life, character, and mission, viewed in connexion with the prophet's own times, and future manifestations of God's mind and will in prophecy

Prophecy viewed in respect to its distinctive nature, its special function, and proper interpretation

By Patrick Fairbairn
Published by T. and T. Clark, 1865

Preface to the 2nd edition

PART I

INVESTIGATION OF PRINCIPLES

CHAPTER I. The proper calling of a prophet, and the essential nature of a prophecy. (p. 1-18)

CHAPTER II. The place of prophecy in history, and the organic connection of the one with the other. (p. 19-40)

CHAPTER III.  The proper sphere of prophecy -- the church. (p.41-57)

CHAPTER IV. The relation of prophecy to men's responsibilities, with a consideration of the question, how far it is absolute or conditional in its announcements. (p. 58-82)

CHAPTER V. The prophetic style and diction. (p. 83-181)

CHAPTER VI.  The inter-connected and progressive character of prophecy. (p. 182-201)

PART II

APPLICATION OF PRINCIPLES TO PAST AND PROSPECTIVE FULFILMENTS OF PROPHECY.

CHAPTER I. The apologetic value of prophecy, or its place and use as an evidence for the facts and doctrines of scripture. (p. 202-240)

CHAPTER II. The prophetical future of the Jewish people.  (p. 241-286)

CHAPTER III. The prophetical future of the church and kingdom of Christ. (p. 287-493)

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Comments and summary of each chapter, by Andrew vonderLuft.

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