The Bible and Rationalism, or Answer to Difficulties, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Thein

9780267654253: The Bible and Rationalism, or Answer to Difficulties, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0267654251 ISBN 13: 9780267654253

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore how ancient texts stand up to critical scrutiny and what keeps the biblical record intact for scholars and readers alike.

This volume presents a focused defense of the historical books of the Old Testament, examining questions of antiquity, authorship, and authenticity. It frames rationalist objections and offers arguments that the traditional sequence and connections among the Hebrew scriptures remain credible within a historical framework.

The discussion centers on key books and issues, showing how traditional beliefs about the Bible’s origins withstand critical challenges. It considers how ancient traditions viewed the Pentateuch and Josue as distinct, and it weighs various scholarly positions on the date and integrity of texts such as Job, Zacharias, and other prophetic and wisdom writings. The aim is to illuminate why these texts matter and how their historical character is defended in the face of critique.

Antiquity and integrity of the Book of Josue and its relationship to the Pentateuch.
Authenticity debates around parts of Job, the canticle of Jonas, and chapters of Zacharias.
How rationalist criticism has approached the Minor Prophets and Deuterocanonical material.
Methods for understanding ancient biblical texts within their historical contexts.

Ideal for readers of biblical history, apologetics, and theology who want a clear, evidence‑driven view of how these texts are understood in traditional scholarship.

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