Troposchēmalogia: Tropes and figures; or, A treatise of the metaphors, allegories, and express similitudes, &c. contained in the Bible of the Old and New Testament To which is prefixed, divers arguments to prove the divine authority of the Holy Scriptures wherein also 'tis largely evinced, that by the great whore, mystery Babylon is meant the Papal hierarchy, or present state and church of Rome. Philologia sacra, the second part. Wherein the schemes, or figures in Scripture, are reduced under their proper heads, with a brief explication of each. Together with a treatise of types, parables, &c. with an improvement of them parallel-wise. By B. K
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- Troposchēmalogia: Tropes and figures; or, A treatise of the metaphors, allegories, and express similitudes, &c. contained in the Bible of the Old and New Testament To which is prefixed, divers arguments to prove the divine authority of the Holy Scriptures wherein also 'tis largely evinced, that by the great whore, mystery Babylon is meant the Papal hierarchy, or present state and church of Rome. Philologia sacra, the second part. Wherein the schemes, or figures in Scripture, are reduced under their proper heads, with a brief explication of each. Together with a treatise of types, parables, &c. with an improvement of them parallel-wise. By B. K
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- Keach, Benjamin, 1640-1704.
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- Bible. -- N.T. -- Revelation XIV, 8 -- Early works to 1800.
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- Bible. -- N.T. -- Revelation XVII, 5 -- Early works to 1800.
- Bible. -- N.T. -- Revelation XVIII, 1-2 -- Early works to 1800.
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"Troposchēmalogia: Tropes and figures; or, A treatise of the metaphors, allegories, and express similitudes, &c. contained in the Bible of the Old and New Testament To which is prefixed, divers arguments to prove the divine authority of the Holy Scriptures wherein also 'tis largely evinced, that by the great whore, mystery Babylon is meant the Papal hierarchy, or present state and church of Rome. Philologia sacra, the second part. Wherein the schemes, or figures in Scripture, are reduced under their proper heads, with a brief explication of each. Together with a treatise of types, parables, &c. with an improvement of them parallel-wise. By B. K." In the digital collection Early English Books Online 2. https://name.umdl.umich.edu/B25425.0001.001. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed June 19, 2024.
Contents
- title page
- THE EPISTLE TO THE READER.
- A TABLE OF The Heads of those Metaphors, Similes, borrowed Terms, Types, Figures, and other chief Things, insisted upon in this Book.
- ERRATA.
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Tropes and Figures; OR, A TREATISE of the METAPHORS, ALLEGORIES, TYPES,
&c. contained in the Holy Bible of the Old and New Testament.- The Divine Authority of the Holy Scriptures asserted and vindicated, and the groundless Cavils against the same detected and confuted.
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BOOK IV. THE Fifth HEAD OF Metaphors, Allegories, and Similes, With other borrowed Terms, Respecting the
Graces of the Holy-Spirit, AND THEBlessed Ordinances of the Gospel. - Grace compared to Salt.
- The Girdle of Truth.
- The Breast-plate of Righteousness.
- The Shield of Faith.
- Faith more precious than Gold.
- Hope compared to an Helmet.
- Hope compared to an Anchor.
- Love compared to Death, and the Grave, and to Coals and Flames of Fire.
- Love is also compared to Coals and Flames of Fire.
- Christ's Love compared to Wine.
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Baptism a Burial. ROM. 6.4. and COL. 2.12. Expounded, and Practically Improved. - The Lord's Supper.
- Christ our Passeover.
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THE Sixth HEAD OF METAPHORS, SIMILES, And other Borrowed TERMS, Mentioned in the SACRED SCRIPTURES, Relating to the
Holy Angels of GOD, AND THESoul & Spirit of Man, Wherein the Nature, Order, Office, and Mini∣stration of Angels is opened.- The Holy Angels compared to Watchers.
- The Holy Angels compared to the Morning-Stars.
- The Holy Angels called the Sons of God.
- The Holy Angels compared to an Host or Army.
- The Holy Angels compared to the Faces of a Man, of a Lion, of an Ox, and of an Eagle.
- The Holy Angels compared to the Wind, and to Flaming-Fire.
- The Holy Angels compared to Horses.
- The Soul of Man compared to a Ship.
- The Soul of Man compared to a Candle.
- Conscience a Witness.
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THE Seventh HEAD OF Metaphors, Allegories, and Similes, WITH Other Borrowed TERMS, Relating to the Church of GOD.
- The Church called the City of God.
- The Church compared to the Moon.
- The Church the Temple of God.
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Parallel between the second Temple, built in the Days ofNehemiah, and the Church of God Built in the latter Days. - The Church compared to an Olive-Tree.
- The Church compared to an Inn.
- The Church compared to a Vine.
- The Church compared to a Dove.
- The Church compared to a natural Body.
- The Church compared to a Vineyard.
- The Church compared to a Virgin.
- The Church compared to a Wife.
- The Church compared to a Bush on Fire.
- The Church compared to a Mother.
- The Church compared to a Garden.
- The Church compared to a Lilly.
- The Church compared to a Merchant-Ship.
- The Church compared to a Golden Candlestick.
- The Church compared to a Flock of Sheep.
- The Church compared to a House.
- The Church compared to a Family or Houshold.
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THE Eighth HEAD OF Metaphors, Allegories, and Similes, WITH Other Borrowed TERMS, That respect MEN.
- I. Of Men in general.
- II. Of the Godly, or good Men.
- III. Of Sinners, or wicked Men.
- Men compared to Earth.
- Man compared to a Worm.
- Man compared to a Flower.
- Saints compared to Babes.
- Saints compared to Children.
- Saints compared to Heirs.
- Saints compared to Eagles.
- Saints compared to Sheep.
- Saints compared to Souldiers.
- The Celestial Race: Or, the Saints com∣pared to Runners.
- Saints compared to Salt.
- Saints compared to Merchants.
- Saints compared to Pilgrims.
- Saints compared to Palm-Trees.
- Saints compared to Wheat.
- Saints compared to Light.
- Saints compared to Cedars.
- Saints compared to Myrtle-Trees.
- Saints compared to Willow-Trees.
- Saints compared to Vessels.
- Saints compared to Lions.
- Saints compared to Gold.
- Saints compared to Doves.
- Saints compared to Lambs in a large Place.
- The Heart of a Saint compared to an Heart of Flesh.
- Saints compared to Stewards.
- Saints compared to Stones.
- The Saints God's Iewels.
- Saints compared to Kings.
- Saints compared to Priests.
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Metaphors, Similes, and other borrowed Terms, &c. CONCERNING VVICKED MEN.
- Wicked Men compared to Captives.
- Wicked Men Sluggards.
- Wicked Men Fools.
- Wicked Men compared to painted Sepulchers.
- Wicked Men compared to Swine.
- Wicked Men Debtors.
- Wicked Men the Rod of God.
- Wicked Men compared to Tares.
- Wicked Men compared to Chaff.
- Wicked Men compared to Thorns.
- Wicked Men compared to Mountains.
- Wicked Men compared to the Troubled Sea.
- Wicked Men dead in Sin.
- Wicked Men blind.
- Wicked Men compared to Mad Men.
- Wicked Men compared to Dogs.
- Wicked Men compared to Bulls.
- Wicked Men compared to Lions.
- Wicked Men compared to Foxes.
- Wicked Men compared to Goats.
- Wicked Men compared to Thieves.
- Wicked Men naked.
- Wicked Men compared to Vipers.
- Parallels.
- Wicked Men pool.
- The Heart of a wicked Man compared to a Rock.
- Wicked Men compared to Eagles.
- Wicked Men compared to the Devil.
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THE Ninth HEAD OF Metaphors, Allegories, and Similes, WITH Other Borrowed TERMS, That respect
- I. The true Ministers of the Gospel.
- II. False Ministers.
- III. False Churches.
- Ministers compared to Angels.
- Ministers compared to Stars.
- Ministers compared to Labourers.
- Ministers compared to Watchmen.
- Ministers compared to Trumpeters.
- Ministers compared to Spokesmen.
- Ministers compared to Clouds.
- Ministers compared to Fathers.
- Ministers compared to Stewards.
- Ministers compared to Planters.
- Ministers compared to Builders.
- Ministers compared to Pillars.
- Ministers compared to Shepherds.
- Ministers compared to Ambassadors.
- Ministers compared to Rulers.
- Metaphors, Similes, AND Other borrowed Terms, &c. CONCERNING FALSE TEACHERS.
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THE Church of ROME,
Mystery Babylon. TheGREAT CITY, andGREAT WHORE, Revel. 17. Proved to be the ROMISH CHURCH: WITH THE Grand Objections of thePapists Answered.
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THE Tenth HEAD OF Metaphors, Allegories, Similes, AND Other Borrowed TERMS, CONCERNING
Sin and the Devil. -
THE Eleventh HEAD OF METAPHORS, SIMILES, AND Other Borrowed TERMS, CONCERNING
The Means of Grace, Pro∣vidence and Affliction. - The Day of Grace.
- The Means of Grace compared to the Summer.
- The Means of Grace compared to Harvest.
- Godliness compared to a Trade.
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Metaphors, Similes, &c. CONERNING
Providence and Affliction. - Afflictions compared to Clouds.
- Affliction compared to Fire.
- Affliction compared to a Rod.
- Affliction compared to a Furnace.
- Affliction compared to the Winter.
- Affliction compared to Darkness.
- Affliction compared to a Storm or Tempest.
- Affliction compared to a Flood.
- Affliction compared to Heat.
- Affliction compared to Wormwood.
- Afflictious God's Arrows.
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THE Twelfth HEAD OF METAPHORS, SIMILES, AND Other Borrowed TERMS, CONCERNING
The VVorld, the Life of Man, AND THEFour Last Things, - The World compared to a Wilderness.
- The World compared to a Field.
- The End of the World compared to Harvest.
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Of the Life of Man.
- The Life of a Man compared to a swift Post.
- The Life of Man compared to a swift Ship.
- The Life of Man compared to an Eagle.
- The Life of Man compared to a Weaver's Shuttle.
- The Life of Man compared to Wind.
- The Life of Man compared to a Cloud.
- The Life of Man compared to a Flower.
- The Life of Man compared to a Shadow.
- Of Death.
- Of the Resurrection.
- Of the Iudgment-Day.
- Of Heaven.
- Of Hell.
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Moses's Vail removed: OR, A TREATISE OF TYPES.-
Adam a Type of Christ. -
Noah a Type of Christ. -
Melchisedeck a Type of Christ. -
Abraham a Type of Christ. -
Isaac a Type of Christ. -
Jacob a Type of Christ. -
Jacob 's Ladder,Gen. 28. a Type of Christ. -
Joseph a Type of Christ. -
Moses a Type of Christ. -
Joshua a Type of Christ. -
Sampson a Type of Christ. -
David a Type of Christ. -
Solomon a Type of Christ. -
Elisha a Type of Christ. -
Jonah a Type of Christ. -
Zerubbabel a Type of Christ. -
Aaron a Type of Christ. - The High Priest a Type of Christ.
- The Tabernacle, and what it was the Type of.
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The Veil of the Holiest,
Exod. 26.31. and what it figured forth. - The Ark a Type of Christ.
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The Mercy-Seat,
Exod. 25.17. a Type of Christ. - The Table of Shew-Bread, a Type of Christ.
- The Candlestick a Type of Christ, and of his Mystical Body.
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The Altar of Perfume,
Exod. 30.1.to 13. a Type of Christ. -
The Altar of Burnt-Offering,
Exod. 27.1.to 9. a Type of Christ. -
The Brazen Laver,
Exod. 30.18.to 25. what it was a Type of. - The Sacrifice of Beasts a Type of Christ.
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The Burnt-Offering of Fowls,
Levit. 1.14. a Type of Christ. - The Daily Sacrifice a Type of Christ.
- The Sin-Offering a Type of Christ.
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The Meat-Offering,
Lev. 2. what it was a Type of. -
The Peace-Offering, and what it was a Type of,
Levit. 3. -
The Solemn Yearly Sacrifice of the Bullock and He-Goat, a Type of Christ,
Levit. 16. -
The Scape-Goat a Type of Christ,
Levit. 10.20,&c. -
The Sacrifice of the Red Heifer,
Numb. 19. a Type of Christ. - Circumcision, what it was a Type of.
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The Rock which was smitten, out of which came Water,
Exod. 17. was a Type of Christ. -
The Pillar of Cloud and Fire,
Exod. 14. a Type of Christ. - The Pillar of Cloud.
- The Passeover a Type of Christ.
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Philologia Sacra.
The Second Part: WHEREIN The SCHEMES or FIGURES in Scrip∣ture are reduced under their proper HEADS, with a Brief Explication of Each: Together with A TREATISE OF The TYPES, PARABLES, ALLEGORIES,&c. in the Old and New Testament.-
CHAP I. Of the Figures of a Word. -
CHAP. II. Of a Paronomasia. -
CHAP. III. Of Antanaclasis. -
CHAP. IV. Of the Figures of a Sentence inLogism. -
CHAP. V. Of an, (Erotesis) or Interrogation. -
CHAP. VI. Of the Figures of a Sentence inDialogism. -
CHAP. VII. Of other Schemes of Sentences and Amplifications.-
I. Schemes taken from Causes. -
II. Schemes taken from Adjuncts and Circumstances. -
III. Schemes taken from disparates or different things. -
IV. Schemes taken from Opposites, or Contraries. -
V. Schemes taken from Comparates. -
VI. Schemes taken from Division. -
VII. Schemes taken from Definition. -
VIII. Schemes taken from Testimony.
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A TREATISE Of all the TYPES, PARABLES and ALLEGORIES of the
Old andNew-Testament, with the Ex∣positions of the Learned upon such as are obscure,&c. -
Article I. Of the Definition of a Type. -
Article II. Of the Division of Types. -
Article III. Of Prophetical Types, and Typical and Symbolical Actions. -
Article IV. Of Prophetical and Typical Visions. -
Article V. Of anHistorical Type, and its first Division. -
Article VI. Other Divisions of an Historical Type. -
Article VII. Canons or Rules expounding Types.- Canon I.
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Canon II. There is oftentimes more in the Type than in the Antitype. -
Canon III. There is oftentimes more in the Antitype than in the Type. -
Canon IV. There must be a fit Application of the Type to the Antitype. -
Canon V. When there are many partial Types of one and the same Thing, then we are te judge not from one Antitype, but of all jointly taken. -
Canon VI. In expounding the Types of the Old Testament we are to examin accurate∣ly, whether the Shadow, or the Truth, represented by a Shadow, be proposed: That is, whether the Prophets prophesy of Christ under the Umbrage or Shadow of Types, or in express Terms (viz. speaking of our Saviour in a literal Sense.) -
Canon VII. The Wicked, as such, are by no means to be made Types of Christ,&c. -
Canon VIII. One Thing is sometimes a Type and Figure of two Things, even contra∣ry Things, but in divers respects. -
Canon IX. In Types and Antitypes anEnallage, Permutation or Change sometimes happens, as when the Thing figured and adumbrated takes to it self the Name of the Figure, shadow or Type: and on the contrary, when the Type and Figure of the Thing represented takes to it self the Name of the Antitype.
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OF PARABLES. Wherein shall be given(1.) the Definition of the Word, and Thing.(2.) Its Division.(3.) Canons respecting it. - AN Alphabetical Table OF THE FOURTH BOOK.