Challenging Bishop Colenso with a pointed defense of biblical truth
This sharp, historical critique argues against Colenso’s read of the Pentateuch and the Bible’s inspiration, offering a defenses-based counterpoint from a traditional Christian perspective. The work confronts complex questions about faith, history, and the limits of interpretation.
This edition presents the author’s clear stance on how to read difficult biblical texts and what counts as reliable evidence for inspiration. It engages with controversial claims and explains why some educators, clergy, and lay readers may still trust the Bible as a divine source.
- Examines Colenso’s arguments about the Pentateuch and its historical credibility
- Defends the idea of biblical inspiration against reductive readings
- Discusses methods of interpretation and where plain reading may falter
- Notes the stakes for faith, doctrine, and church authority
Ideal for readers of religious history, biblical criticism, and those exploring the debate about faith and modern scholarship.