But Is It All True? : The Bible and the Question of Truth

by Padgett, Alan G.

• ISBN13: 9780802863164
• ISBN10: 0802863167
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-02-15
• Publisher: Eerdmans Pub Co

Summary

<p>Fundamental to Christian faith is the assumption that the Bible presents a true and reliable portrait of God and Godâ?Ts will for the world. Yet thoughtful believers and nonbelievers alike continue to inquire into the nature and veracity of Scripture, with the result that the Bible is viewed today as everything from mythological to infallible.</p> <p>This important book tackles the central question of what Christianity means when it claims that the Bible is true. Written by nine eminent Christian scholars from several disciplines — theology, biblical studies, and philosophy — these penetrating chapters reject stale, simplistic answers in favor of fresh, invigorating perspectives that leave ample room for dialogue. In addition, several contributors helpfully move the discussion from reflection to practical application, explaining the role of biblical truth in preaching and theological education.</p>

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	ix
Contributors	xi
Introduction	1	(15)
Alan G. Padgett and Patrick R. Keifert
1. Truth and the Torah: Reflections on Rationality and the Pentateuch	16	(18)
Dennis T. Olson
2. True Words	34	(10)
Nicholas Wolterstorff
3. Pursuing the Truth of Scripture: Reflections on Wolterstorff's Divine Discourse	44	(22)
Ben C. Ollenburger
4. The Rule of Love and the Testimony of the Spirit in Contemporary Biblical Hermeneutics	66	(20)
Mark I. Wallace
5. What Do We Mean When We Say, "The Bible Is True"?	86	(18)
Stephen T. Davis
6. "I Am the Truth": An Understanding of Truth from Christology for Scripture	104	(11)
Alan G. Padgett
7. Preaching the Truth	115	(15)
David Bartlett
8. Biblical Truth and Theological Education: A Rhetorical Strategy	130	(14)
Patrick R. Keifert
9. Walking in the Truth: On Knowing God	144	(26)
Ellen T. Charry
Index of Names	170	(4)
Index of Scripture References	174