Types and Symbols in the Bible: A Mystical Bible Commentary
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By Christopher Lockwood
Types and Symbols in the Bible is an Orthodox Christian commentary focusing on symbolic and typological interpretations. It shows how Old Testament themes relate to Christ as Creator, Son, Prophet, Priest, and King, and how all biblical stories are fulfilled in Christ and the Church.
MANY REGARD THE BIBLE TODAY as a book that records events which are already complete, which should only be interpreted literally or historically. Approaching Holy Scripture through types and symbols, however, reveals the hidden and infinite mystery contained in its pages. This transforms the faithful reader from a passive viewer of distant events into an active communicant of that eternal mystery, making it possible to find the living Christ on every page (Jn 5:39). Using this approach, the economy of salvation is no longer simply a static record, but a direct and living encounter. Holy Scripture then comes alive as a mystical story in which each and every believer is called to be a co-author and communicant together with the Lord, the great Author of our faith (Heb 12:2).
Divided into five thematic parts, Types and Symbols in the Bible explores the major themes of the Old Testament as they relate to the one eternal Christ: Jesus the Creator, Jesus the Son, Jesus the Prophet, Jesus the Priest, and Jesus the King. In doing so it shows how all of the Bible's stories, actors, offices, and events are fulfilled perfectly in Christ and in the Church. In this way, it provides a radically different way of reading the Bible. And yet this way is not new, for it is a way of reading and seeing that the Fathers and the saints of the Orthodox Church have used for centuries.
ISBN: 978-1-964233-07-9
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An Approach both Considerate & Analytical
Dr. Lockwood balances an appropriate patristic deference with his own personal analysis and thoughts. While reading, it is clear that he has both great knowledge of his topic, and a great love for the Fathers!
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Understanding the Bible
Have you ever began to read the Bible and immediately get excited because one of the verses reminded you of another verse somewhere else? You definitely need this book! It provides such a fresh and unique perspective on how interconnected are the different parts. There is so much poetic beauty in the Bible that most people don't know about. Christopher Lockwood sheds light with simple but profound commentaries, based on cross references in Scripture and early Christian writers.
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Biblical Theology and Symbolism
Professor Christopher Lockwood’s “Types and Symbols in the Bible” is a treasure trove of deep biblical knowledge. This is the one of the books I’d have with me on a deserted island. It has a permanent spot on my nightstand.
A lot of books are filled with fluff but this book is pure meat cover to cover. The author could have milked this content over the course of a series of books but obviously chose to lay it all out there.
If you seek after the deep secrets of the Bible and get excited over making connections, then every paragraph in this book has the potential to lead to an epiphany. It’s an absolute steal for $25. I’d have bought this book for $45. -
Finally More Orthodox Scriptural Commentary
Perhaps it is simply in English, but for the wave of converts here in the US, an analysis such as this is hard to come by. What a treasure to have it arrive so comprehensively and richly layered with Patristic witness. Dr Lockwood gives us a fully Orthodox perspective in a Western Christian landscape littered with Protestant and Papal approximations from outside of the Church and her true witness. Highly recommended!
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Prof. Lockwoods Book
This is an excellent book I cannot recommend highly enough.
Professor Lockwood provides and in depth and nuanced overview of types and symbol in the bible.
There are other people who are providing insight in understanding symbolism in the bible, like Jonathan Pageau, whose work is more of a theoretical framework directed to public at large. This book, although beneficial for the general reader, is directed towards the orthodox world from the patristic worldview. I could describe many new pieces of information and new insights I received from the text. Suffice it to say I now have new eyes to understand the services and it's poetic and theological language. It is much easier to follow along and understand what exactly is being communicated. This is a book I will revisit again and again. I would strongly suggest you purchase this book and recommend it to friends and family.
