
A Clear and present word
The Clarity Of Scripture
Mark D. Thompson(Author)
Apollos (Publisher)
Published on 16. June 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
196 pages
978-1-84474-140-3 (ISBN)
Description
By almost any measure, a bold and confident use of the Bible is a hallmark of Christianity. Underlying such use are a number of assumptions about the origin, nature and form of the biblical literature, concerning its authority, diversity and message.
However, a lack of confidence in the clarity or perspicuity of Scripture is apparent in Western Christianity. Despite recent, sophisticated analyses, the doctrine is ignored or derided by many. While there is a contemporary feel to these responses, the debate itself is not new.
In this excellent study, Mark Thompson surveys past and present objections to the clarity of Scripture; expounds the living God as the Guarantor of his accessible, written Word; engages with the hermeneutical challenges; and restates the doctrine for today.
However, a lack of confidence in the clarity or perspicuity of Scripture is apparent in Western Christianity. Despite recent, sophisticated analyses, the doctrine is ignored or derided by many. While there is a contemporary feel to these responses, the debate itself is not new.
In this excellent study, Mark Thompson surveys past and present objections to the clarity of Scripture; expounds the living God as the Guarantor of his accessible, written Word; engages with the hermeneutical challenges; and restates the doctrine for today.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Nottingham
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Inter-Varsity Press
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
257 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84474-140-3 (9781844741403)
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