Recovering the Unity of the Bible

by Walter C. Kaiser Jr.

Publisher:

Zondervan

, 2009

Overview

In this volume, Walt Kaiser makes the case for the unity of the Bible. The theological unity of the Bible celebrates the diversity of the Bible, but does so with the conviction that even though that unity can be tested historically, ethically, and otherwise, it has not detracted from the central case for the theological harmony that is found in the text. This has been the general conclusion of two millennia of Judo-Christian exegesis.

Contents

Top Highlights

“In his Dialog with Trypho, Justin Martyr concluded, ‘I am entirely convinced that no Scripture can contradict another, … [for] I would admit rather that I do not understand what it says [should a contradiction be presented].’” (Page 13)

“‘The question of the unity of the Bible’s message is one that will never be satisfactorily solved, though it is one which every generation of Christians must seek to solve. We are continually impelled to search for the answer because the unity of the Church’s message to the world is at stake.’” (Page 11)

“Some have thoughtfully observed that the reason there is a scarcity of evidence in the earlier periods for the unity of Scripture is because the church faced few challenges to its unity prior to the time of the Enlightenment. Only then did numerous alleged contradictions to Scripture begin to appear.” (Page 14)

“The case for the unity of the Bible, then, rests on two main theses: (1) the self-claims of the Bible and (2) the message of Scripture.” (Page 24)

“This book has the power to grip a person and bring changes in his or her life if followed” (Page 23)

Product Details

• Title: Recovering the Unity of the Bible: One Continuous Story, Plan, and Purpose
• Author: Walter C. Kaiser Jr.
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Print Publication Date: 2009
• Logos Release Date: 2011
• Pages: 256
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Bible › Theology; Bible › Criticism, interpretation, etc
• ISBNs: 9780310493358, 9780310320241, 0310493358, 0310320240
• Resource ID: LLS:RECOVUNITYBBL
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T02:39:30Z

About Walter C. Kaiser Jr.

Walter C. Kaiser (1933–) is an evangelical Old Testament scholar, writer, speaker, and educator. He earned degrees from Wheaton College and Brandeis University.

Kaiser taught Bible and archaeology at Wheaton College and taught at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in several capacities. He currently serves as the Colman M. Mockler Distinguished Professor of Old Testament at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in 2006 retired as their President.

Kaiser has contributed to numerous publications like Journal for the Study of Old Testament and Westminster Theological Journal. He has also written over 30 books including Toward an Exegetical Theology and A History of Israel: From the Bronze Age through the Jewish Wars.