Holy Scripture: Revelation, Inspiration & Interpretation (Christian Foundations) (Hardcover)

by Donald G. Bloesch (Author) "Behind the raging controversies today in both Protestantism and Roman Catholicism-including the politicizing of the church's mission, inclusive language for God and homosexual ordination-is an..." (more)
Key Phrases: revelational meaning, mythopoetic language, apostolic interpretation, Spirit of God, New Testament, Emil Brunner (more...)

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Product Description
The second volume of this systematic theology examines the implications of biblical authority for the 21st century, arguing against both evangelical rationalism and liberal experientialism. Bloesch proposes an alternative which views Scripture as the written Word of God but stresses that it becomes so only through the illumination of the Spirit.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 384 pages
• Publisher: InterVarsity Press (February 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0830814124
• ISBN-13: 978-0830814121
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,188,995 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

• This item is part of The Christian Foundations Series.

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Readable, October 30, 2001

By	Steve Jackson "stevejackson100atyahoocom" (New England) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

I enjoyed this book -- part 2 of a 7 part series on systematic theology. Bloesch represents a "progressive evangelical" approach and sees inerrancy limited to the overall intention of Scripture. I would have appreciated a greater discussion of the Warfield/Hodge approach to Scripture. While Bloesch argues that Scripture does not teach historical inerrancy, Warfield makes a good case that it does -- based on Scripture's own teaching. Bloesch should spend a little more time on traditional arguments. There is just too much concern with Barth, Brunner, Bultmann (a whole chapter!), etc.

8 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Readable, July 5, 1999

By A Customer

I enjoyed this book -- part 2 of a 7 part series on systematic theology. Bloesch represents a "progressive evangelical" approach and sees inerrancy limited to the overall intention of Scripture. I would have appreciated a greater discussion of the Warfield/Hodge approach to Scripture. While Bloesch argues that Scripture does not teach historical inerrancy, Warfield makes a good case that it does -- based on Scripture's own teaching. Bloesch should spend a little more time on traditional arguments. There is just too much concern with Barth, Brunner, Bultmann (a whole chapter!), etc.

5.0 out of 5 stars Well Written, December 12, 2007

By	S. R. Nelson - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Holy Scripture: Revelation, Inspiration & Interpretation (Christian Foundations) (Paperback)

I am very glad I purchased this book. This will be a part of my library and reference material. I know that I will be using this as a reference extensively.