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Evangelicals at an Impasse
eBook - Biblical Authority in Practice
ISBN/EAN: 9781532693366
Umbreit-Nr.: 2246416
Sprache:
Englisch
Umfang: 132 S.
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Einband:
Keine Angabe
Erschienen am 09.03.2020
Auflage: 1/2020
E-Book
Format: PDF
DRM: Adobe DRM
- Zusatztext
- Biblical inspiration and interpretation in conflict?Evangelicals assert that the Bible is the infallible source and sole authority for Christian beliefs and living. This premise is currently under fire from social and cultural mores AND, more importantly, from differences of biblical interpretation. Contradictory opinions have arisen on several issues.--What exactly does the Bible claim?--What is the rightful role of women in the church and at home?--How do Christians evaluate homosexuality (is it always a sin)?--What is the church's role in social ethics?Evangelicals at an Impasse considers these burning issues and offers helpful guidelines. Robert K. Johnston seeks to bridge the gaps among the biblical writers, the church fathers, and contemporary humanity. He offers an effective way for Christians, and more specifically, evangelicals, to understand the Bible as it relates to theology, tradition, and culture. Johnston considers the issues, the facts surrounding them, social practices, the pros and cons on each question, and provides striking insights in his conclusions--conclusions, NOT solutions. Evangelicals and other Christians--in fact anyone interested in religion in America--will find this a fascinating and remarkable book.
- Kurztext
- Biblical inspiration and interpretation in conflict?Evangelicals assert that the Bible is the infallible source and sole authority for Christian beliefs and living. This premise is currently under fire from social and cultural mores AND, more importantly, from differences of biblical interpretation. Contradictory opinions have arisen on several issues. --What exactly does the Bible claim?--What is the rightful role of women in the church and at home?--How do Christians evaluate homosexuality (is it always a sin)?--What is the church's role in social ethics?Evangelicals at an Impasse considers these burning issues and offers helpful guidelines. Robert K. Johnston seeks to bridge the gaps among the biblical writers, the church fathers, and contemporary humanity. He offers an effective way for Christians, and more specifically, evangelicals, to understand the Bible as it relates to theology, tradition, and culture. Johnston considers the issues, the facts surrounding them, social practices, the pros and cons on each question, and provides striking insights in his conclusions--conclusions, NOT solutions. Evangelicals and other Christians--in fact anyone interested in religion in America--will find this a fascinating and remarkable book.
- Autorenportrait
- Robert K. Johnston (PhD, Duke University) is professor of theology and culture at Fuller Theological Seminary. He is the author or editor of over twelve books. A past president of the American Theological Society and the recipient of two major research grants from the Luce Foundation, Johnston is an ordained minister in the Evangelical Covenant Church.