John Calvin's sermons on Ezekiel, studied in the context of the history of patristic, medieval and 16th century exegesis, offer a unique literal historical exposition. The hermeneutics of prophetic visionary revelation, especially in Ezek. 36-48, are analysed.
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Preface Abbreviations Abbreviated Titles General introduction PART I. CALVIN AND THE HISTORY OF EXEGESIS ON EZEKIEL Introduction
1. The Church Fathers
2. The Monks
3. The Colleagues
4. The Jews PART II. JOHN CALVIN ON VISIONARY REVELATION
5. Vision and Doctrine
6. Characteristics of Visionary Revelation
7. 'Visio' as Prophetic Performance PART III THE VISIONS OF EZEK. 37-48 IN CALVIN'S EXPOSITION Introduction
8. Promises added to the Threats (Ezek. 36)
9. The Restoration of Israel (Ezek. 37)
10. Gog and Magog (Ezek. 38-39)
11. The New Temple and City (Ezek. 40-48)
12. Conclusions Bibliography Index of Biblical Texts Index of Names Index of Subjects
