Four Views on the Historical Adam by Ardel Caneday (English) Paperback Book

Description: Four Views on the Historical Adam by Ardel Caneday, Matthew Barrett, C. John Collins, William D. Barrick, Gregory A. Boyd, Philip G. Ryken, Denis Lamoureux, John H. Walton, Stanley N. Gundry Four Views on the Historical Adam features four main views on the historicity of Adam. Each contributor presents their positions, responds to each others arguments, and seeks to clearly delineate the biblical and theological issues at stake. Concluding reflections explore the implications of the views for everyday believers and congregations. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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 itIn what ways is your view more theologically consistent and coherent than other viewsWhat 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 bothThis 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. Author Biography Barrett, Matthew Table of Contents Introduction1. No Historical Adam, Evolutionary Creation Viewa. Response, Archetypal Viewb. Response, Old-Earth Viewc. Response, Young-Earth View2. A Historical Adam, Archetypal Creation Viewa. Response, Evolutionary Viewb. Response, Old-Earth Viewc. Response, Young-Earth View3. A Historical Adam, Old-Earth Creation Viewa. Response, Evolutionary Viewb. Response, Archetypal Viewc. Response, Young-Earth View4. A Historical Adam, Young-Earth Creation Viewa. Response, Evolutionary Viewb. Response, Archetypal Viewc. Response, Old-Earth ViewPastoral Reflection #1: Whether or Not There Was a Historical Adam, Our Faith Is SecurePastoral Reflection #2: We Cant Rightly Understand the World or Our Faith Without a Real, Historical Adam Long Description As a part of the Counterpoints series, Four Views on the Historical Adam clearly outlines four primary views on Adam held by evangelicals, featuring top-notch proponents of each view presenting their positions in their own words and critiquing the positions with which they disagree. You will come away with a better understanding of the key biblical and theological issues at stake and of the implications of Adam for contemporary Christian witness and church life. 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? Concluding reflections by pastor-scholars Gregory A. Boyd and Philip Graham Ryken highlight the significance of the topic in the faith of everyday believers. Details ISBN0310499275 Author Stanley N. Gundry Short Title 4 VIEWS ON THE HISTORICAL ADAM Pages 288 Publisher Zondervan Language English ISBN-10 0310499275 ISBN-13 9780310499275 Media Book Format Paperback Audience Age 18-99 Series Counterpoints: Bible and Theology Year 2013 Place of Publication Grand Rapids Country of Publication United States DEWEY 222.1109505 Publication Date 2013-12-10 Illustrations black & white illustrations UK Release Date 2013-12-10 US Release Date 2013-12-10 Imprint Zondervan Academic Alternative 9780310499282 Audience General AU Release Date 2014-03-23 NZ Release Date 2014-03-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:116864637;

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