In the Service of the Word of God Cardinal Seripando, an Exegete and Biblical Theologian

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Life and Works of Seripando Childhood Member of the Augustinian Order Fra Seripando and Fra Luther A Scholastic and a Minister of the Word of God Call to the Helm of the Observantine Congregation and Association with Humanists and Reform Leaders. Call to the Helm of the Augustinian Order General Again, Activities at Trent - 1545-1547 General for the Third Time Last Labours as General and Resignation Archbishop, Reform Leader, Cardinal Again at Trent: Second Presiding Legate The Last Days Seripando`s Exegetical Works Manuscripts and Edited Works The Dates of Composition The Date of Revision SERIPANDO THE EXEGETE Nature of Biblical Exegesis The Scope of Exegesis Seripando`s Word Interpretation Search for the Original Text Contemporary Interpreters: Erasmus, Cajetan, Catharinus Seripando`s Via Media Choice of Readings that are Found only in Latin Codices .. Choice of Readings that are Not Found in Latin Codices... The Standard Greek Text Reasons for the Preferences The Latin Rendering Via Media The Gradual Progress Helps for Understanding the Latin Rendering Marginal Notes Greek Words Employed to Bring Out the Word Force Special Explanations of the Greek Words Seripando`s Sense Interpretation Investigation of Paul`s Mind The Apostle`s Scope Harmony between the Scope and the Different Parts Personal Reflection on the Apostle`s Doctrine The Authority of the Church 2. The Authority of the Fathers 3. Personal Study and Research Work 4. Parallel Passages of Scripture 5. Classics, History, Philosophy, and Personal Observations from Nature and Social Life Exposition Brevity Clarity The Resultant Volumes SERIPANDO THE BIBLICAL THEOLOGIAN Devices of the Heretics Fundamental Error Devices that Sustained the Fundamental Error..... 106 Neglect of the Fundamental Rules of Interpretation Neglect of the Common Rules of Logic Positive Distortions Arrogation of the Unclaimable Authority Paul`s Gospel Exposed and Defended A Retrospect The Gospel of Paul Man`s Helpless State Adam, Sin and Death The Law, the Flesh and the Spirit Sufficiency of Christ`s Grace