40 questions about typology and allegory

A study of two indispensable literary devices for understanding salvation history and the Bible as divine revelation.

A biblical "type" is a person, place, or thing in salvation history that corresponds to a later person, place, or thing in the text of Scripture. An allegory is a passage that says one thing to say another different thing, with a deeper meaning. Both are common literary devices in the Bible that are vital for understanding truths about Jesus Christ.

Mitchell Chase offers a comprehensive introduction to both devices and shows where they appear throughout Scripture, as well as the historical roles they have played in biblical interpretation. In a convenient Q&A format, Chase answers key questions such as:

• How can we identify types?
• Do all types lead to Christ?
• What is allegorical interpretation?
• How was allegory practiced in the early church?
• Why should biblical interpreters pay attention to typology and allegory?

By situating typology and allegory within salvation history, Chase shows how these devices reveal the interconnectedness of Scripture and commonly overlooked aspects of the person and work of Christ. Scholars, Bible teachers, and preachers will find this book an essential resource for interpreting Scripture more fully.