Four Views on the Historical Adam (Paperback)

Were the biblical Adam and Eve historical figures, or are the early events described in Genesis primarily symbolic in nature? Behind the debate of a historical Adam is the age-old debate about evolution and the agreement between Scripture and science. With an introduction that outlines the history and main points of every viewpoint from Darwinism to Young Earth Creationism, this book then clearly outlines four primary views on Adam held by evangelical Christians. Contributors include Denis O. Lamoureux, John H. Walton, C. John Collins, and William Barrick. Each focuses his essay on answering the following questions: What is the biblical case for your viewpoint, and how do you reconcile it both with modern science and with passages and potential interpretations that seem to counter it? In what ways is your view more theologically consistent and coherent than other views? What are the implications of your view for the spiritual life and public witness of the church and individual believers, and how is your view a healthier alternative for both? This book allows each contributor to not only present the case for his view, but also to critique and respond to the critiques of the other contributors, allowing you to compare their beliefs in an open forum setting to see where they overlap and where they differ. Concluding reflections by pastor-scholars Gregory A. Boyd and Philip Graham Ryken highlight the significance of the topic in the faith of everyday believers. The Counterpoints series presents a comparison and critique of scholarly views on topics important to Christians that are both fair-minded and respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a one-stop reference that allows readers to evaluate the different positions on a specific issue and form their own, educated opinion.

General

Imprint:	Zondervan Academic
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Counterpoints: Bible and Theology
Release date:	December 2013
First published:	December 2013
General editors:	Matthew Barrett • Ardel Caneday
Contributors:	C. John Collins • William D Barrick • Gregory A Boyd • Philip G Ryken • Denis Lamoureux • John H Walton
Series editors:	Stanley N. Gundry
Dimensions:	203 x 134 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	288
ISBN-13:	978-0-310-49927-5
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Christian theology > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Christian theology > General Books > Christianity > Christian theology Promotions
LSN:	0-310-49927-5
Barcode:	9780310499275

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