The Book of God : In the Light of the Higher Criticism : With Special Reference to Dean Farrar's New Apology

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Foote, G. W. (George William), 1850-1915.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Book of God: In the Light of the Higher Criticism" by G. W. Foote is a critical examination of the Bible and its claims of divine inspiration, written in the late 19th century. The text engages with the controversies surrounding the interpretation of the scriptures, particularly in the context of rising skepticism and rationalism during that time. Foote tackles various theological arguments, emphasizing self-contradictions within the Bible and the discrepancies between biblical accounts and modern scientific understanding. The opening of the work sets the stage for a thorough critique of biblical texts and church interpretations, particularly addressing the implications of Dean Farrar's views on the Bible's authority. Foote argues that both Protestant and Catholic positions reveal inherent contradictions and that the Bible, rather than being an infallible document, is a collection of writings from diverse authors over time. He critiques how these texts have been selectively interpreted to support varying doctrines, thereby leading to confusion and division within Christianity itself. Foote's analysis involves exploring how cultural and historical contexts have shaped scriptural interpretations, setting up a broader discourse on the reliability and role of the Bible in the face of modern thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Introduction

The Bible canon

The Bible and science

Miracles and witchcraft

The Bible and freethought

Morals and manners

Political and social progress

Inspiration

The testimony of Jesus

The Bible and the Church of England

An oriental book

Fictitious supremacy.

Credits:

Produced by David Widger

Notes:

Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2011-11-22