The revelation of law in Scripture

by Patrick Fairbairn

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AMONG the more marked tendencies of our age, especially as represented by its scientific and literary classes, may justly be reckoned a prevailing tone of sentiment regarding the place and authority of law in the Divine administration. The sentiment is a divided one; for the tendency in question takes a twofold direction, according as it respects the natural, or the moral and religious sphere—in the one exalting, we may almost(...)"

Genres: Theology

496 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1996

About the author

Rev. Patrick Fairbairn, D.D. (University of Edinburgh, 1826) was a minister and theologian of the Free Church of Scotland. He was Principal and Professor of Church History and Exegesis for the Free Church College from its 1856 founding until his death, and was Professor of Theology at the Free Church Theological College in Aberdeen from 1853.

Reviews

[Daniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

A useful series of lectures concerning the Bible's teaching on law. I found his discussion of the Mosaic covenant a little inadequate. He appears to overeact against Darbyism by ruling out any republication of the covenant of works under Moses. The author tends to attribute earlier forms of republication among Reformed divines to the school of covenant theology associated with Johannes Cocceius, but this view is seriously mistaken. His exegetical discussions in the appendix are useful, especially those on Romans 7, 14, and Colossians 2.

[Todd Ruddell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thoroughly enjoyed reading Fairbairn on the Law. Highly recommended!