Systematic Theology, Vol. 1: Introduction/Bible [Hardcover]

Norman L. Geisler (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2002

This stand-alone, in-depth reference work is the culmination of the author's thirty-plus years of study, teaching, and research. The extensive Part One, Introduction--or preconditions--sets this work apart from other systematic theologies available today. Here Geisler examines the realities of the Christian faith including the existence of God, inescapability of truth, the nature of revelation, and guidelines for interpretation. Part Two, Bible, presents the origin of the Scripture, its inspiration, inerrancy, and much more.

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About the Author

Norman L. Geisler (PhD, Loyola University of Chicago) has taught at top evangelical schools for over fifty years and is distinguished professor of apologetics and theology at Veritas Evangelical Seminary in Murrieta, California. He is the author of more than seventy books, including the Baker Encyclopedia of Christian Apologetics.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 624 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers; Reprinted edition (July 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764225510
• ISBN-13: 978-0764225512
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.4 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #711,370 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Norman Geisler (PhD, Loyola University) is president of Southern Evangelical Seminary and author or coauthor of over fifty books including Decide for Yourself, Baker's Encyclopedia of Apologetics, and When Skeptics Ask.

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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very thorough, easy to understand, May 19, 2003

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Ian Wishart "author" (Auckland, New Zealand) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Systematic Theology, Vol. 1: Introduction/Bible (Hardcover)

Having sampled quite a range of Christian apologetics and theology works, I think I can say safely say Norman Geisler is a crucial addition to any thinking Christian's library.

At a time when liberal scholarship is adrift in a sea of desperation, the cool, calm analysis and breadth of knowledge of Geisler is an asset to a faith in need of revitalisation and energising.

Like Todd Vick, I think Geisler is at his best on issues like inerrancy and inspiration, but his thorough background treatise on the varying paths of liberal and fundamental thought is just as vital to understanding where Christianity has been and where it's going.

Systematic Theology is highly recommended as a solid grounding for evangelicals. I'm looking forward to the next installment.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Starts at ground zero and builds brick by brick, February 5, 2005

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Joseph P. Bowling (Dalecity, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Systematic Theology, Vol. 1: Introduction/Bible (Hardcover)

This is the first systematic theology book i have ever read. I have read a few of Dr. Gieslers articles prior to this book.

I found this book to very exteremely through. There are no assumptions made and thus it starts in the begining. The Prolegomena (preconditions) covered every debating ground i could think of and some i didnt think of. To say the least to me it appears Dr. Giesler took every type of argument made to the "preconditions" and expanded on each one in great detail. I believe Dr Giesler did not build any "straw-man" arguments. He represented aposing views very very well and critqued them as fit. Dr. Giesler did a great job of putting all the evidence out there and allows you to draw your own conclusion but he is clear on where he stands and why. I found the book to be very well written, organized, and referenced. The material demands some heavy thinking but is still written in a very clear manner.

I am so impressed with this volume (1) that i now plan to read his following 3 volumes. I would recommend this to anyone who is learning what they believe, why they believe it, and how to think.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dr. Geisler's culminating work is a grand spectacle., July 8, 2005

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Sam M. Tannenbaum "Sam" (Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Systematic Theology, Vol. 1: Introduction/Bible (Hardcover)

Dr. Geisler's four-volume systematic theology treatment needs to be studied by any serious student of Christian theology, because he emphasizes a logical approach and recognizes the importance of apologetics when doing any part of theology OR philosophy from a Christian standpoint. I certainly won't brag that I've made my way through all three of the presently available volumes, but as far as I HAVE gotten, I have been blessed, taught, motivated, and enlightened. Even those who find themselves at odds with Dr. Geisler's points-of-view on certain topics will appreciate the way he presents opposing and alternative ideas and deals with the differences, instead of assuming his to be givens.

Highly recommended and profoundly enjoyable.