Hermeneutics, Authority and Canon

"Among the many recent discussions of the nature and authority of Scripture, I would judge this to be one of the most valuable. Particularly in those essays that deal with the actual phenomena of the text of Scripture, it displays a level of sophistication and of sympathetic awareness of alternative views that has too often been lacking. In contrast to the backs-to-the-wall tone of some conservative 'defences of inerrancy,' these authors write for the most part with the confidence of those who have a coherent and well-grounded position to offer. The volume will, I believe, both help to commend Evangelicals who are too ready to polarize over their different assessments of what it means to honor Scripture as the Word of God." R.T. France, Vice-Principal, London Bible College

"These tough-minded essays are the channel through which conservative scholars must steer for competent interaction with current critical theories, for helpful direction n focusing the battle over Scripture, and for reflection of conflict areas that Evangelicals must themselves resolve. This work rises above the shallow shadow-boxing over inerrancy and engages central concerns with academic ability and dignity., it put on the agenda issues that Evangelical leaders must now wrestle: Does the Bible contain different kinds of truth! Is all divine revelation rational? Is the canon really post-disagree here and there. But all students will be stimulated and serious readers edified at the frontiers of current debate." Carl F.H. Henry, Lecturer-at-Large, World Vision

About the author:

Don Carson is Research Professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, Illinois. He is the author of over forty-five books, including "The Gagging of God", "An Introduction to the New Testament", "A Call to Spiritual Reformation", "How Long, O Lord?" and "The Difficult Doctrine of the Love of God". He has served as a pastor and is an active guest speaker in church and academic settings around the world.