The Epistles to the Hebrews

30  The Ep i s t l e to the Hebrews : Par t I

B. Principle #2 : Typological interpretation is exploratory in scope: All dimensions of propositional revelation can be seen as types of Christ.

1. Historical events : Noah and the Flood

2. Biblical figures and characters : Joseph and his brothers

3. Ceremonial items : the Tabernacle and the Temple

4. Acted liturgies : Day of Atonement, Lev. 24

5. Biblical sections : Moses, Prophets, and the Psalms

6. Theological symbols : Ps. 8

7. Messianic prophecies : Isa. 53

8. Metaphors and word pictures : the Lord is Shepherd, Ps. 23.

9. Theophanies : the Angel of the Lord, Gen. 18

10. Divine manifestations : Isa. 6; John 12

11. Allegories : Gal. 4.21ff.

C. Principle #3 : Typological interpretation is narratival in style: The stories and storylines of the Scriptures are the primary source for typological exegesis.

1. The story of Noah : at the level of character and event