Excerpt from The Human Element in the Inspiration of the Sacred Scriptures
Taken and antiquated opinions can survive, Why should I undertake to molest views quietly dying out among the most thoughtful, and wound the feelings of pious brethren whom it is impossible not to love, and who might even think it doing God service to assail with bitterness what has been written from a trembling but earnest desire to promote a living Christianity in place.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book rectifies common misconceptions concerning the nature of Biblical inspiration, which the author argues has been misconstrued as a form of absolute verbal infallibility, leading to mistaken assumptions about the Bible's authority and the faith of those who study it. The author posits that such misinterpretations have fostered skepticism and alienated readers from the Bible. By examining the Scriptural teachings on inspiration and the historical development of the concept, the book provides a broader, more tenable view, one that harmonizes the fallibility of human authors with the sacred character of the Scriptures, allowing for the presence of both divine and human elements. The author underscores that this approach enhances rather than diminishes the Bible's authority, aligning it with the truths of universal religion and promoting a deeper understanding of Christianity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334214974_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781334214974
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