Princeton Theological Seminary - Yearbook (Princeton, NJ)

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4 How are we to ascertain the sense of the text? What two sensesrare to be distinguished ? I What are capital terms to be exactly understood 111 order to right interpretation? I . WVl1z1t is the peculiar characteristic of the O1'lglI1itll21-l1gl1iIgCS in the word of God? I How does the synthetic language dilfer from the analytic ? VVhat more than the character of the language must be known, in ascertaining the true sense? . ' u I How is want of' logical precision in the vehicle of divine truth a benefit? Vilhat two orders of texts are to be noted? 'What is the rule of interpretation for the temporal and material? How distinguish between extension and metaphor? . lVhat two sorts are to be distinguished in texts ofithe spir- itual order? What is the difference between the Old Testament and the New in relation to these? ' What great doctrines are consecrated by Facts in the Old Testament ? ' In what sense may Old Testament believers be accounted Christians ? What texts of the Old are on a level with the New in spirituality ? What are some that express the imperfections of the old economy? Why and how should we preach on Old Testament texts often when they might be replaced by those of the New, on the same theme? l How may the internal sense be legitimately extended? lC'0nte1cl.j ' - What is the context, and how distinguished as general and articular. 1 Hibw far should the context constrain the preacher in the interpretation of his text? What more than the true sense ofthe passage is gained by the light of the context? A How many senses may We give a text, and to what extent may we give the discussion which establishes them? , What is the third general rule in the choice of a text? NVhat exception may there be to this rule-and how are we to dispose of' obscure texts best in preaching? What is the fourth rule? . How is the range of texts under this rule to be enlarged? How may We be misled in regard to the fruitfulness of a text . VVhat is the jijih rule, and the simth ? A Why is it impossible to give a precise rule respecting the length of a text? When is a passage complete enough to be a text Z . What is the seventh rule in the choice of a text 'Q Whatfpvariety of texts may often be found for the same sub- ject. . What should determine our choice? May more than one text be used? When may we invert the order of the text in our preach- mg.

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H 3 . llrhat may be said ofthe extent of lil subject. and the ad- vantage of taking particular subjects at first ? lVhat are the different tests of unity ? Lzterest of the Szdybcf. YVl1at is interest of t-he subject, objectively and subjectively considered ? - ' How does oratorical interest differ from didactic? How does the preacher differ from the artist in his aim-as to advantage and disadvantage, in awakening interest? What is the breadth of Christianity, in the subjects it in- cludes ? WVhat-ot' subjects expressed in the Bible? lVitl1 what restriction do we lcgitiniatc a subject forthe pulpit ? WV hat must we positively exclude ? WV hat in religion itself is to be especially discriminated as fit for the pulpit? VV ith what rorniula should We express the kind of subjects proper to be preached? WV hat is the best distribution of subjects into classes? lVhat are cloctrinal subjects-and what in them belongs to the pulpit? , VVith what qualification are theological subjects proper? lVhat is the disadvantage of' rigorous classification, as in svstematic theology ? What are apologetic sermons, and with what caution should they be preached? . WVhat-controversial-and the treatment of such? Wliat-tlie truths of natural religion, dzc. ? , WVhat are moral subjects-and that morality which should be discussed in the pulpit ? Vlfhat warrant have we fin' these-and what distinctions may be made among them? , How far is it proper to preach on particular duties, of men in different classes? How should cases ot' conscience be handled commonly by the preachers? , lVhat is the rule in regard to reprehension ? What in regard to patriotic sermons? 'What a1'e'7z'zsto1-ical subjects-in range-advantages, kc. '? What are experimental subjects? VVhy should these be made a co-ordinate class of subjects with the others? The Ykct. - YVhat is a text, and how far is it necessary to a sermon '? lVhat difliculty is often found in adjusting the text and the theme ? Vllhat advantages attend the common use of a text? How may we use it and avoid the inconvenience of its une- ual adaptation to the theme? Wlhat is the elementary notion of a text? What special rules for choosing it are suggested by this con- ception ? lVhat is thejir-st general rule for chocsinff a text? Vlfhat are we to distinguish under this ride? lVhat is the second general rule ? 5

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. 5. Hozzzily and Itaraplwczsc. W What 1S the expository lecture as distinguished from the sermon il g How does it differ from the paraphrase? ' What is the true analysis which should prevail in it? What 1S the comparative difficulty of its execution? Why has it fallen so much into disuse? W hat are its advantages? Jlklttcr, Cexplicatz'o1z.l Hgow IS the matter related to the subject of discourse? ll 115' may we not always conduct the hearers by the ,Way we have reached the conclusion for ourselves? What IS the mutual relation of explication and proof Z vi hat Cloes explication comprehend? What does proof comprehend? What place should exegesis have in the pulpit? What more than facts does explication involve? How far may narration and description make up a discourse ? How dpoes the orator differ from the historian, in the use of facts. Wihatiare the respective advantages of narration and descrip- 1on . What is an idea? What is the mutual relation of ideas and facts? What is definition? How does it diifer from judgment? How far is definition necessary in discourse? What are the diiferent forms of definition? What are rules for it? What should be taken without dehnition? How may ideas be indirectly defined ? lvhen is definition most perfect? Bvqf ml What is proof-and how does it diifer fiom definition ? What two classes of truths does it comprehend? What are the three different ways of reaching certainty ? Which holds-the Hrst rank, and why? Why should experience and reasoning be added? What are the advantages of proof from scripture? Wliat are rules to direct us in arguing from the scriptures? What is the threefold object of Jroof by experience? What, the comparative value of near and remote facts? What is reasoning 'Z y Why is it not always certainjn handling ideas of religion? How are we to preserve against it the sense of reality? What are other dangers to be guarded against? What are the advantages of sound reasoning? ' What are the rules for it? How is argumentation to be classified? What is the dilference between affirmative and negative ar- ffuments ? Why is affirmative argument more important? Why should negative argument also be used? How should it be conducted? What varieties are to be distinguished in simple argument? Why is the lat-ter unsuitable to the pulpit?