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emays7's review against another edition
4.0
A very helpful book for both people who are and aren't Christians to understand the nature of the Bible and its place in Christian life. Cooper maps out the key arguments in a clear and concise way.
The book is structured around three questions which make it easy to follow:
Does the Bible claim to be God's word?
Does the Bible seem to be God's word?
Does the Bible prove to be God's word?
At 83 pages the scope of this book is obviously limited (which shows in statements which aren't explained in depth), however it is a great introduction to the topic.
The book is structured around three questions which make it easy to follow:
Does the Bible claim to be God's word?
Does the Bible seem to be God's word?
Does the Bible prove to be God's word?
At 83 pages the scope of this book is obviously limited (which shows in statements which aren't explained in depth), however it is a great introduction to the topic.
farawyn's review against another edition
4.0
I found this to be a great overview of some basic questions about the source of the bible. I was also encouraged by the reminder of the many passages extolling the value of the word of God. Though I'm really looking for a solid defense of the new testament canon, this was a good starting point to be sure I had the right theological framework. This would be a great book to hand to a new christian or someone who is considering becoming a christian, but doesn't understand why we put so much stock in one book.
adamschoenmaker's review against another edition
4.0
I really like this series—and this is no exception. A great little primer on the Bible in everyday language. Super helpful.
kristinasshelves's review against another edition
5.0
This is the third I've read in the Questions Christians Ask series and I'm loving it!
This book is short, yet jammed packed and Biblically sound. Cooper looks at the following questions:
Does the Bible claim to be God's Word?
What is meant by the word vs. the Word?
Does the Bible seem to be God's Word?
Does the Bible prove to be God's Word?
I appreciated Cooper delving into the historical authenticity of the Bible as well as the Scripture. I'd highly recommend checking this out to bolster confidence in the Word! It's available on Hoopla as an audiobook.
This book is short, yet jammed packed and Biblically sound. Cooper looks at the following questions:
Does the Bible claim to be God's Word?
What is meant by the word vs. the Word?
Does the Bible seem to be God's Word?
Does the Bible prove to be God's Word?
I appreciated Cooper delving into the historical authenticity of the Bible as well as the Scripture. I'd highly recommend checking this out to bolster confidence in the Word! It's available on Hoopla as an audiobook.
bookishtory's review
4.0
A good little intro to the doctrines of Inspiration and Inerrancy. I was surprised at how clearly the author communicated such major concepts in such a short book. Also, he opened with an A.A. Milne quote which was awesome.
afrugalfather's review
3.0
Some interesting humor to keep help with the page turning. I appreciate the concise structure of the book but if anything I think it is easy to come away with less trust rather than more trust as a result of some of their arguments. For example:
"If I say, “The Bible is my highest authority because it can be proved rationally,” the argument would be self-defeating. I’d be appealing to an authority other than the Bible (rationalism), implying that it (and not God’s Word) was the real measure of trustworthiness."
He doesn't attempt to deny or argue against the use of circular logic, because finally appealing to anything other than the Bible implicitly places ultimate authority in something other than the Bible. Herein I think lies a difficult road block for those seeking logical analysis and support of the bible, so if you are looking to overcome this hurdle, this book will not have the answer you are seeking.
"If I say, “The Bible is my highest authority because it can be proved rationally,” the argument would be self-defeating. I’d be appealing to an authority other than the Bible (rationalism), implying that it (and not God’s Word) was the real measure of trustworthiness."
He doesn't attempt to deny or argue against the use of circular logic, because finally appealing to anything other than the Bible implicitly places ultimate authority in something other than the Bible. Herein I think lies a difficult road block for those seeking logical analysis and support of the bible, so if you are looking to overcome this hurdle, this book will not have the answer you are seeking.
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