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Toward a Sure Faith: J. Gresham Machen and the Dilemma of Biblical Criticism, 1881-1915 Paperback – 2000

by Terry A. Chrisope (Author)
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  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Christian Focus Publications (2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1857924398
  • ISBN-13: 978-1857924398
  • Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.6 x 8.5 inches
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5.0 out of 5 starsStuggle Births Assurance
By Daniel Douglass on August 12, 2002
Rather than the struggle of the modernist controversy, Chrisope excellently documents Machen's struggle with New Testement scholarship. The reader is given familiarity with the general mindset (historical consciousness) of Machen's time, then his years of training in America and Germany. These years are brought to life with portions of works and also letters between he and his parents. The climax of this biography is Machen's firm orthodox convictions based on the free investigation of both sides of the biblical criticism dilemma.
Instead of depicting Machen as a fundementalist (as Longfield did in 'Presbyterian Controversy' from a modernist perspective), Chrisope shows forth Machen as the great New Testement scholar he was. His clear and forward stances against liberal theology in the 20's and 30's are brought forth as woven to his earlier, intense scholarship. The maintainence of orthodox Christianity was the motivation of his calling for the ex-communication of ministers who maintained anti-Christian doctrines. This is not to be mistaken with the tradition-bound, reactionary, fundementalism of that time.
This book is highly recommended to any student or even critic of the Bible to see one man's struggle for the sake of truth and clear conscience.
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5.0 out of 5 starsMachen's struggles with historical criticism unveiled
By R. M. Williams on July 25, 2005
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It is an excellent book. If you are trying to understand Machen i would read his _Christian and Liberalism_ first, then this book, followed by D.G.Hart's _Defending the Faith_, together they form a worthwhile and significant introduction to a key theologian of the 20thC.

What is historicism?
That history can be understood only as a result of natural forces. That is no supernatural causes are needed to fully and sufficently explain anything.

What is liberalism in the Christian Church?
the acceptance of the presuppositions of anti-supernaturalism and historicism as applied to the life and death of Jesus and the beginnings of the Church.

What did Machen think about the historicism and liberalism of the Presbyterian Church?
he was against it.
Having fought for 20 years over the issues and the related call to be a seminary professor and a preacher he understood it's significance and destructiveness in the Church.

It is competently written, an enjoyable read, well documented for further study, but most importantly passionate. His depth of sympathy for Machen is transferable to the reader, the author's desire that his research serve the greater good of the Gospel is evident and something i am grateful for. Scholars who love the Lord and use their brains to help others to understand their common Faith. good stuff.

my heartfelt thanks to the author.

best evidence of the quality of the writing are these pull quotes:

pg 12
As applied to the New Testament, historicist teaching means that the biblical documents and events must be explained as wholly the result of natural historical forces and processes, with the implication that no room was to be allowed for divine suparenatural activity.Read more ›
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