THE NATURE OF REVELATION

Abstract

The purpose of this thesis is to inquire into the nature of revelation with special attention to its 'pro gressive' character. Since the Bible is the record of God's self-revealing activity, therefore, an understanding of the nature of revelation has been sought within its pages. No attempt has been made to discuss the philosoph ical implications of revelation or its relation to reason. The important theme of the centrality of the Christian revelation has been treated all too briefly. The subject of revelation as taking place and developing within the Christian era and the Church has been purposely omitted, not because of its secondary importance, but rather because of the magnitude of such a task. The result of such a study as this thesis presents has been to gain a larger and more satisfying view of Sacred Scripture. No attempt has been made to appear either clever or original but rather to glean the truth about God and His ways with men both from the works of devout scholars and from the Bible. My gratitude is expressed to Dr. R. F. Aldwinckle for his help and guidance in the writing of this thesis.