Rectilinear or Typological Interpretation of Messianic Prophecy?

Authors

William J. Hassold, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

3-1-1967

Document Type

Article

Keywords

messianic prophecy, interpretation, new testament, israel, solomon, stoeckhardt, missouri synod

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

The purpose of this article is not to argue directly for the correctness of the one or the other interpretation, though the writer's preference will, no doubt, become clear; rather it is to give a historical survey of the exegetical literature of the two synods dealing with Messianic prophecy and to show how these two contrasting approaches were held by men who were in church fellowship with each other in The Evangelical Lutheran Synodical Conference of North America, all the while disagreeing with one another on this issue. By presenting the argumentation of both sides of the problem, this study may be of some assistance in achieving clarity on the issues involved.

Disciplines

Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Hassold, William J. (1967) "Rectilinear or Typological Interpretation of Messianic Prophecy?," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 38, Article 19.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol38/iss1/19