Five Views on Biblical Inerrancy (Counterpoints: Bible and Theology)

Five Views on Biblical Inerrancy (Counterpoints: Bible and Theology)

<P>There is little doubt that the inerrancy of the Bible is a current and often contentious topic among evangelicals. <EM>Five Views on Biblical Inerrancy</EM><STRONG> </STRONG>represents a timely contribution by showcasing the spectrum of evangelical positions on inerrancy, facilitating understanding of these perspectives, particularly where and why they diverge.</P><br /><P> </P><br /><P>Each essay in <EM>Five Views on Biblical Inerrancy</EM><STRONG> </STRONG>considers:</P><br /><UL><br /><LI>the present context and the viability and relevance for the contemporary evangelical Christian witness;</LI><br /><LI>whether and to what extent Scripture teaches its own inerrancy;</LI><br /><LI>the position’s assumed/implied understandings of the nature of Scripture, God, and truth; and</LI><br /><LI>three difficult biblical texts, one that concerns intra-canonical contradictions, one that raises questions of theological plurality, and one that concerns historicity.</LI></UL><br /><P> </P><br /><P><EM>Five Views on Biblical Inerrancy</EM><STRONG> </STRONG>serves not only as a single-volume resource for surveying the current debate, but also as a catalyst both for understanding and advancing the conversation further. Contributors include Al Mohler, Kevin Vanhoozer, Michael Bird, Peter Enns, and John Franke.</P>