Disputations on Holy Scripture - Hardcover

Whitaker, William

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1573580902 ISBN 13: 9781573580908

Publisher: Soli Deo Gloria Publications, 2000

Synopsis

“…nothing is more certain than the word of God and the Scriptures because it is God who addresses us in his word and teaches us through his word.”—William Whitaker Now back in print from Soli Deo Gloria Publications (an imprint of Reformation Heritage Books): One of the best Reformation defenses of the Protestant doctrine of Scripture! One of the key issues that divided Protestants and Roman Catholics during the Reformation was their understanding of Holy Scripture. In this monumental work, William Whitaker addresses six significant areas where Rome had deviated from the truly catholic doctrine of Sola Scriptura. Interacting largely with two of Rome’s most formidable defenders, Robert Bellarmine and Thomas Stapleton, Whitaker answers questions regarding the number of canonical books, the authentic translations of Scripture, the authority of Scripture, the perspicuity of Scripture, the proper interpretation of Scripture, and the perfection of Scripture. Read Whitaker’s Disputation on Holy Scripture to learn from an important treatise for Protestants in the sixteenth century that stands as a worthy guide to God’s Word today. Endorsements: “Since the Reformation only a few godly servants of the truth have invested the time and effort necessary to produce for God’s people a full-orbed defense of Scriptural sufficiency against those who would subject Scripture to external authorities. William Whitaker was one of those servants, and his work should be carefully studied by all concerned shepherds of Christ’s flock.” – Dr. James White, Director, Alpha and Omega Ministries “Whitaker’s Disputation on Holy Scripture is one of the most eminent treatments, both polemical and positive, of the authority and interpretation of Scripture written during the post-Reformation era. In its polemic, the Disputation offers a detailed refutation of Roman Catholic argumentation, specifically that of Cardinal Bellarmine, against Protestant assumptions concerning the integrity and authority of Scripture. In its positive statements, the Disputation provides one of the clearest and most precise explanations of the Protestant understanding of the interpretation of Scripture.” —Richard A. Muller, scholar in residence for Reformation and post-Reformation studies, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary

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About the Author

WILLIAM WHITAKER (1548–1595) was Regius Professor of Divinity and master of St. John’s at the University of Cambridge. He was an ardent defender of the Reformed doctrines of grace and an admired defender of Protestantism against the errors of Roman Catholicism. Described as “the pride and ornament of Cambridge,” few English divines were held in higher esteem by their contemporaries. Even Robert Bellarmine, the Roman Catholic scholar, was so impressed by Whitaker’s genius that he hung Whitaker’s portrait in his study.

From the Back Cover

One of the key issues that divided Protestants and Roman Catholics during the Reformation was their understanding of Holy Scripture. In this monumental work, William Whitaker addresses six significant areas where Rome had deviated from the ancient and truly catholic understanding of the Bible. Interacting largely with two of Rome’s most formidable controversialists, Robert Bellarmine and Thomas Stapleton, Whitaker answers questions regarding the number of canonical books, the authentic editions and versions of Scripture, the authority of Scripture, the perspicuity of Scripture, the proper interpretation of Scripture, and the perfection of Scripture. Whitaker’s Disputation on Holy Scripture was an important rejoinder for Protestants in the sixteenth century and stands to this day as a worthy guide to God’s Word.
 

Edition details

• Publisher: Soli Deo Gloria Publications
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1573580902
• ISBN 13: 9781573580908
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 718