Learn how to defend the authority and inspiration of Scripture. Writing in a problem/solution format, the authors cover every major Bible difficulty from Genesis to Revelation.
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22 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By J. F Foster
Format:Hardcover
Geisler/Howe provide a good resource to respond to the kind of objections that regularly surface when it comes to alleged Bible contradictions or errors. I thought the book was well laid out and logical to follow in terms of presentation. I thought that many of the explanations were adequate, some were exquisite, a few others seemed to fall a bit short. Overall, I think it's a book that can be repeatedly referred to for guidance, since objections to the inerrancy of Scripture are always swirling around even in the midst of sound and compelling rebuttals.
I did not give the book 5 stars for 2 reasons. First, I thought that some (not many) of the explanations offered were a little hollow. But as I'm typing this, I can only think of 2 instances where I thought this. Secondly, there were a few verses in Scripture that were not dealt with in the book that probably deserved to be addressed due to their controversial or non crystal clear meaning. But again, on the whole, I thought this book was pretty thorough both in the verses it analyzed, and in the analysis itself. Not perfect, but a good solid resource.
41 of 48 people found the following review helpful
By E. Johnson
Format:Hardcover
This is one of my favorite books of Bible difficulties (the other by Gleason Archer, Encyclopedia of Bible Difficulties). Although they cannot possibly cover every single difficult passage with very detailed explanations, I have found the authors' exegesis to be very sound. They consider the important elements to interpreting a passage, especially the text's context and historical situation. Also, the biblical languages are utilized in a very simple layman's style. I have been very satisfied by their answers, and I rarely look up a difficult passage that was not included in this book. (Hint: Be ready to look at the other synoptic gospel accounts if the first passage is not listed.)
If you are looking for a good reference book to answer biblical "contradictions" or out-of-context prooftexts that supposedly support a very unbiblical position, then this is your book. If nothing more, Geisler and Howe give you some ideas of the proper interpretation, and then you can go look for more information if it's not satisfactory. Nobody ever said that being a Christian would ever be easy!
21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I've used this book to teach a seeker's bible study. Most people seem to really appreciate the honesty. The cumulative effect of looking up entries is to realize how bible difficulties arise. This is as valuable as any particular entry. Some difficulties are treated more in-depth than others. Some can be thoroughly dealt with in a short entry, others solutions can only be gestured at. This book is not meant to be the end-all-be-all of bible difficulties but it is a comprehensive overview of Bible difficulties. At first, the size of the book might be discouraging: this is a big book. However, it becomes encouraging when you see how-time and time again-there are simple solutions or natural explanations for the Bible difficulties, it's just that it takes longer to explain a solution than it does to raise a problem. This should go next to his _Encyclopedia of Aplogetics_, _General Introduction to the Bible_, and _When Skeptics Ask_ on your reference shelf.
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Bible Controversies Discussed
Norman Geisler and Thomas Howe combined to write this excellent companion manual to the Holy Bible. They break the 600 page book into chapters that deal with each book of the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by kone
5.0 out of 5 stars
Now called: The Big Book of Bible Difficulties
The 2008 paperback printing is called "The Big Book of Bible Difficulties," but it is exactly the same text as this 1992 original. They both are excellent! Read more
Published 5 months ago by Donald E. Dodson
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Book: When Critics Ask
This is an Excellent book. It is very helpful and thorough in answering what could be considered difficult or contradictory issues.
Published 13 months ago by Myli Jo
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When Critics Ask
A definite must for the Christian's library... if you've always wondered about that passage, or had questions about troubling scriptures that no one seemed to be able to answer,... Read more
Published on March 9, 2010 by Frank A. Roberts
2.0 out of 5 stars
Preschool logic, ignores some of the most difficult texts
In the Preface, Geisler supports biblical inerrancy by stating that: "The Bible has withstood the criticisms of the greatest skeptics, agnostics, and atheists down through the... Read more
Published on September 16, 2006 by Liviu Badragan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Refreshing and englightening... a good read for Christian or Skeptic
Norman Geisler has once again done a fantastic job of defending the Bible as the inerrant word of God. Read more
Published on August 28, 2006 by Joseph Tanner
2.0 out of 5 stars
Good for believers to indulge in the illusion of "inerrancy" but the...
Norman Geisler is a prominent apologist which had written many theological and apologetic books. In this book, he tried to tackle considerable amount of problems that the critics... Read more
Published on May 6, 2006 by Prince of Darkness
5.0 out of 5 stars
Be Prepared to Put On Your Thinking Cap for This One!
In my humble opinion, Geisler has written an excellent book concerning honest question biblical critics have for Christians. Read more
Published on July 5, 2004 by Michael Taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Resource
I use this book every day as I read my daily scriptures or prepare Sunday School lessons.
It is easy to use because it it in Book-chapter-verse sequence. Read more
Published on October 26, 2003 by D. Bennett
5.0 out of 5 stars
Rabbits
Just one comment on the review above, titled "Too many assumptions...". I must admit that, as a person who believes that the bible is the inspired word of God, the comment about... Read more
Published on May 13, 2003
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