Klines hyphenations snowball into an avalanche of double meaning, e. May the lord continue to bless the fruitful service of his servant who has joined the church triumphant and now sees face to face. Meredith klines by oath consigned compared with kingdom. When defining the imago dei, dogmatic theology has traditionally tended to engage in an analysis of what constitutes humanness. Kline, however, provocative and insightful do indeed characterize his literary production. Kline on november 22, 1978, for his class on the prophetical books at westminster theological seminarythere was only one in those days. Meredith klines by oath consigned compared with kingdom prologue charles lee irons, ph. Whether or not you agree with him, hes never boring. These studies were foundational in kline s career as a covenant theologian. Kline, treaty of the great king for discussion of deuteronomy as a suzeraintyvassal treaty.
Kline, creation in the image of the gloryspirit wtj 39 197677. Kline was professor emeritus of old testament at gordonconwell theological seminary. In the mid1990s, just after kline finished writing what is considered to be his magnum opus a study of the book of genesis called kingdom prologue, he wrote a brief commentary on the sam. Kline s intrusion ethics by jeong koo jeon, in kerux. The structure of biblical authority logos bible software. In my files on the prophets i found a paper on isaiah 49. Kline is professor emeritus of old testament at gordonconwell theological seminary. While the subtitle of kingdom prologue genesis foundations for a covenantal worldview suggests a limited scope of genesis, the reader will find out that kline explores the whole canon, from genesis to revelation, to help paint the picture of the unity of history and scripture by gods divinely administered covenants. He received his bd and thm from westminster theological seminary philadelphia and his phd in assyriology and egyptology from dropsie college.
He reexamines the formal character of scripture as such, and asks. Kline westminster theological seminary philadelphia, pennsylvania. In an essay entitled covenantal bible, which is contained in his book the structure of biblical authority eerdmans, 1975, kline asserts strongly that the old testament and the new testament hereafter ot and nt, which we shall use as neutral terms are in fact two. As i write i am preparing a sermon on the second servant song in isaiah 49. The use of the treaty format in the mosaic covenant pdf 1 p.
Yet there mline also many times when i had to close the book at the end of a sitting simply because i was exhausted. In the structure of biblical authority meredith kline shows how scriptures authority is not just related to its ontology, but that in its economic forms, scripture is. Among those who hold biblical views of the inspiration of the scriptures certain interpretations of that chronology have, indeed, long been traditional. As intimated by the subtitle, genesis foundations for a covenantal worldview, the immediate literary focus of this study is the book of genesis and its account of the formative ages in the eschatological movement of the kingdom of god from creation to consummation. Just a moment while we sign you in to your goodreads account. Kline is a brief neverbeforepublished commentary, genesis. Publishers description in treaty of the great king, kline gives a detailed analysis and strong evidence for supporting the correlation of deuteronomy as being a legal document between israel and. Two adams, two covenants of works the upper register. Constables notes on deuteronomy 3 in spite of such conclusive evidence, some scholars prefer a later date for. Now available for the first time from renown author, teacher and scholar meredith g. Copyright 1958 by westminster theological seminary, cited with permission. The millennium recommended for later reading meredith g. The equivalent of this course is one that i teach all the time at the seminary.
Meredith kline s by oath consigned compared with kingdom prologue charles lee irons, ph. Ordained servant online orthodox presbyterian church. Kline, 1993, two age press, 2000 contact us for pdf file. We are committed to promoting and furthering the lifelong teaching ministry of dr.
Of specific interest is the question of canonicity. In treaty of the great king, kline gives a detailed analysis and strong evidence for supporting the interpretation of deuteronomy as being a legal document between israel and yhwh that was patterned after ancient near eastern treaties, with moses as its primary compiler. The upper register a website with publications by and about kline from his former student and collaborator lee irons. Kline covenant theology gods master plan to give his son jesus christ a bride today, many christians are turning back to the puritans to, walk in the old paths, of gods word, and to continue to proclaim old truth that glorifies jesus christ. T h e c o v e n a n t o f t h e s e v e n t i e t h w e e k, k l i n e 1 the covenant of the seventieth week by meredith g. Kline is famous in the reformed community for his teaching and writings in the area of biblical and covenant theology. It has gained acceptance in modern times through the work of such theologians and scholars as meredith g.
Old testament and pentateuch scholar gordon wenham supports a schematic interpretation of genesis 1. Meredith klines by oath consigned compared with kingdom prologue. The creators covenant of works with the first adam. They cover a range of topics, thereby providing a good overview of kline. Kline identifies the major symbolic models employed in scripture to expound the nature of the divine image in humanity the priestly and the prophetic. The articles display the unique, creative, and christocentric way in which kline interpreted the entire bible. Essential writings m g kline kline, meredith g, longman, dr tremper on. The underlying concept developed here is the paradigmatic function of the theophanic glorycloud in the creation of the image of god. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. The class was taught by gordon hugenberger at gordonconwell theological seminary dr.
Kline zooms in on genesis and explores the theme of covenant, promise, and humanity in the antediluvian context. In the mid1990s, just after kline finished writing what is considered to be his magnum opus a study of the book. This book is a collection of important writings by meredith g. Kline 19222008 was professor emeritus of old testament at gordonconwell theological seminary and westminster seminary california. Kline is well known in the reformed community for his teaching and writings in the area of biblical and covenant theology. Ill admit, at first klines odd diction and writing style was a turn off, but if the reader can push past the initial hardship, this mine is riddled with diamonds. In this way kingdom prologue seeks to provide an introductory sketch of the overall shape of the biblical worldview and the character of biblical religion. As intimated by the subtitle, genesis foundations for a covenantal worldview, the immediate literary focus of this study is the book of genesis and its account of. Meredith kline gave this lecture in the first hour on february 6, 2001 at westminster seminary california for the prophetical books course. He wisely observes that the approach to canon found in many modern highercritical schools errs by viewing the end process of canonization as the only process. In the mid1990s, just after kline finished writing what is considered to be his magnum opus a study of the book of genesis called kingdom prologue, he wrote a brief commentary on the same biblical text. Kline figuring in near eastern history for something over a millennium of old testament times was an enigmatic entity called the habiru. Genesis foundations for a covenantal worldview overland park, ka. He presents a collection of articles about the canonicity of scripture, primarily of the old testament.
Kline, because it had not rained, westminster theological journal 20. Christ was typified there by the priestly figure of joshua, invested with his holy robes, crowned with the golden diademseal of the spirit, granted access among the angels in heaven. Poythress, the returning king serving as our textbook h. Kline as intimated by the subtitle, genesis foundations for a covenantal worldview, the immediate literary focus of this study is the book of genesis and its account of the formative ages in the eschatological movement of the kingdom of god from creation to consummation. May 30, ryan thomas rated it really liked it shelves. Meredith kline argues that there is a structure to biblical authority found in the ancient near east practices of suzerainvassal treaties. A glossary of klinean terminology html klines covenantal analysis of the law pdf 2 pp. Kline 19222007 was a professor of old testament perhaps best known for one of his early works, treaty of the great king 1963. Kline to students and church members, meredith to colleagues and friends, but to the family he was hodge, grandpa hodge, and even greatgrandpa hodge to elijah, ezra, and lilly. A critique of the klinean doctrine of republication, by andrew m. Kline 19222007 was characterized by a very high view of scripture, a strong commitment to a reformed view of biblical.
Kline and he declared unto you his covenant, which he com manded you to perform, even ten commandments. Kline there are no signs that the debate over the chronological data of genesis 1 is abating. Klines intrusion ethics by jeong koo jeon, in kerux. Vision four took us into the holy of holies to witness the critical encounter between the messianic servant and satan at the throne of god. Drawing on discoveries in hittite treaty forms, he contended that the structure of deuteronomy reflects the structure of treaty covenants of the second millennium bc, lending support for traditional. Kline 19222007 was a presbyterian minister who taught the old testament at several theological seminaries. Kline vision four took us into the holy of holies to witness the critical encounter between the messianic servant and satan at the throne of god. Chapter one oath and covenant following the lead of the scriptures themselves, reformed theology has long prized the covenant as a structural concept for integrating all that god has so diversely spoken unto men of. This paper was originally a series of blog posts that i wrote in september and october of 2007. Hugenberger was mentored by meredith kline author of kingdom prologue. The upper register a website with publications by and about kline from his former student and collaborator lee irons audio lectures by kline covenant theology and old testament ethics. Meredith kline continues investigating ancient near eastern treaties and their relevance to theology with this study on the doctrine of the word. He was professor emeritus at westminster seminary, california. It is not however, the whole of the bibles approach to the subject of biblical authority.
It has been commonly assumed that each of the stone tables contained but a part of the total revelation proclaimed by. He became an expert on ancient treaties, and their connections with the covenants found in the bible. Beale, the book of revelation, 4449 interpretive approaches g. Audio lectures by kline covenant theology and old testament ethics. Creation in the image of the glory spirit meredith g. Romans 5 expounds the theology of justification as gift of grace by. Biblical authority is often considered one of the implications of a dogmatic or systematic approach to the study of scriptural doctrines. He also taught at claremont school of theology and reformed theological seminary. May the lord continue to bless the fruitful service of his servant who has joined the church triumphant and now sees face to. The journal of northwest theological seminary, vol.
There are no signs that the debate over the chronological data of genesis 1 is abating. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Discover book depositorys huge selection of meredith g kline books online. The 81st general assembly, in response to an overture from the presbytery of the northwest, elected a study committee to examine and give its. Kingdom prologue, by meredith kline, hildebrandt, lecture 1. A critique of the framework part 1 answers in genesis. In fact, the claim is repeatedly made that it is the most blatant instance of that sort of thing anywhere in the sacred canon. Essays on works and grace in the mosaic covenant edited by bryan estelle, david vandrunen, and john v. Kline believes that the decalogues stipulations are not universally binding simply because they are in the decalogue. Karlberg the republication report opens by stating the mandate given to the committee of five members. A critique of the klinean doctrine of republication charles lee irons, ph. A reinterpretation of the covenant signs of circumcision and baptism. Listen to a lecture by meredith kline on the penateuch. Meredith kline online a website with a comprehensive collection of kline s writings.