A Plain Man's Working View of Biblical Inspiration (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Albert Josiah Lyman

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 133154145X ISBN 13 : 9781331541455

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A Plain Man's Working View of Biblical Inspiration offers a practical, four-step path to understanding the Bible as a guide for duty and faith.

This edition presents a balanced approach that values both reason and faith, urging readers to test the logic and follow where the argument leads. It outlines a clear method for evaluating the Bible without assuming its authorship or dates, aiming to show how a single, coherent view can emerge from the text itself.

The author divides the argument into four progressive steps: first, the Bible contains significant intellectual or literary genius; second, it shows strong moral inspiration; third, there are moments of special, spiritual insight beyond natural explanation; and fourth, these special flashes help interpret the rest of Scripture, making the Bible self-explanatory, self-adjusting, and a trustworthy guide.

• See how literary skill in biblical writings is treated as evidence of inspiration.


• Explore the claim that the Bible’s moral influence supports its inspiration.


• Consider the presence of occasional, transcendent insights into spiritual life.


• Understand how these flashes are said to cohere the whole Bible into a usable, guiding work.

Ideal for readers seeking a thoughtful, accessible approach to biblical authority.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 133154145X
• ISBN 13: 9781331541455
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 51
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