Across the Spectrum: Understanding Issues in Evangelical Theology - Softcover

Boyd, Gregory; Eddy, Paul R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0801022762 ISBN 13: 9780801022760

Publisher: Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group, 2002

Synopsis

Evangelical thinkers in recent years have thrust differing and sometimes nontraditional views on the doctrine of God, the composition of the human person, and the nature of hell into the spotlight. Across the Spectrum, written by Bethel College theologians Gregory Boyd and Paul Eddy, offers a service to the church by carefully examining the various positions taken by evangelical scholars on eighteen seminal issues--both classic concerns and those of more contemporary interests. Rather than taking sides, however, the authors give readers the resources they need to make up their own minds. Among the many topics discussed are baptism, the nature of the self, the foreknowledge and providence of God, the interpretation of Genesis 1-2, the destiny of the unevangelized, and the nature of hell. In the spirit of the popular four-views books, Boyd and Eddy carefully lay out the biblical, theological, and philosophical arguments for each position and then discuss possible objections. Each chapter also includes a bibliography. A helpful appendix touches on nine additional issues. Across the Spectrum will surely be an indispensable resource for students, professors, pastors, and anyone who wants to make sense of the issues facing today's church.

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About the Author

Gregory A. Boyd is professor of theology at Bethel College and author of God of the Possible. Paul R. Eddy is assistant professor of biblical and theological studies at Bethel College and coeditor of Divine Foreknowledge: Four Views.

Edition details

• Publisher: Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0801022762
• ISBN 13: 9780801022760
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288