Old Testament Critics: An Inquiry Into the Character, Effect, and Validity of Their Teaching; A Question for the Christian People of to-Day (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Thomas Whitelaw

9780267993529: Old Testament Critics: An Inquiry Into the Character, Effect, and Validity of Their Teaching; A Question for the Christian People of to-Day (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0267993528 ISBN 13: 9780267993529

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Questioning the rise of high‑level biblical criticism and what it means for faith today.

This authoritative study examines the aims, methods, and assumptions of the modern critics who challenge traditional views of the Old Testament. It asks whether their theories can stand up to careful, fair evaluation and what that means for church life and belief.

The work lays out the controversy clearly: what the critics say, what supporters claim, and where the arguments leave believers. It frames the discussion around the supernatural, the trustworthiness of scripture, and the implications for how Christians read the Bible in contemporary times. The book invites readers to weigh evidence, consider consequences, and decide how to proceed with honesty and caution.

Defines the major positions of higher criticism and the questions they raise about the Old Testament.
Explains the debate over miracles, prophecy, and the supernatural in a way accessible to non‑specialists.
Offers a critical look at how the church should respond when faced with challenging scholarly theories.
Addresses practical consequences for faith, doctrine, and public life.

Ideal for readers of religious history, theology, and thoughtful believers seeking a careful, measured view of a long-standing scholarly debate.

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About the Author

Thomas Whitelaw (1840-1917) was a Scottish Presbyterian minister and biblical scholar. Born in Perth, he was educated at St. Andrews and United Presbyterian Theological Hall, Edinburgh, and was ordained in 1864. He held pastorates in Glasgow and Kimarnock, refused a call to Australia, and was a special commissioner for the United Free Church at the union of Australian Presbyterian churches in 1901. U.F. Church moderator in 1912-13, he traveled widely. He served on many key committees and wrote many books, including commentaries on Genesis, John, and Acts, and a study of the divinity of Christ.

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