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'You don't honestly believe all that stuff in the Bible!' Challenged by her friends, and later as a student by theological teachers, Amy Orr-Ewing was determined to leave no stone unturned in her eagerness to prove that the Bible was unique and wholly reliable. Her passion drove her to complete an in-depth study of the answers to ten of the most frequently raised objections she encountered, including: * Isn't it all a matter of interpretation? * Can we know anything about history? * Are the original manuscripts reliable? * What about the canon? * What about other holy books? * Isn't the Bible sexist? * What about all the wars? * Isn't the Bible out of date on sex? * How can I know? Sensitively yet convincingly, the author addresses the issues and the arguments, showing that we have every reason to trust the Bible today.
A top Christian apologist responds to ten tough questions people are asking about the Bible and faith, helping you to understand and trust the Bible more.
Reviews
This excellent book confronts ten difficult questions about the Bible with honesty and conviction. It will be invaluable to anyone wrestling with these questions, or trying to help others who wrestle with them. -- Rev Professor Alister McGrath * Author and Professor of Science and Religion at the University of Oxford *
Amy is one of the foremost British evangelists and apologists of our generation. -- Nicky Gumbel * Minister and Pastor at Holy Trinity Brompton, London, and developer of Alpha *
In a sceptical age, where myths and assumptions about the Bible swirl ever around, there's a vital need to demonstrate that there are very good reasons to trust it. In her wonderfully accessible book, Amy Orr-Ewing has taken some of the latest scholarship about the Bible and its origins and made it available for a wide audience - and as she does, shows where there are numerous reasons, whether one is a doubter or a disciple, to take the Bible seriously. -- Dr Andy Bannister * Speaker, author, Director, The Solas Centre for Public Christianity *
Amy Orr-Ewing is among the most important Christian communicators in the English-speaking world, and in this new edition of Why Trust the Bible? she shows exactly why. Dr Orr-Ewing is simultaneously intelligent and entertaining, convincing and sympathetic to those who doubt the whole show. I cannot recommend this book enough, and I look forward to giving away copies to my sceptical friends. -- Dr John Dickson * Distinguished Fellow, Ridley College (Melbourne), Lecturer in Historical Jesus, University of Sydney *
Amy does a great job laying out a case for the reliability of the Bible here. In a time where the validity of the Bible is a major question, this is a much-needed resource. -- Lisa Fields * Founder and President, Jude3 Project *
I always think there are three steps to faith in Christ. 1. You have to get the information about him from the Bible. 2. You then have to make sure it's true. And 3. You have to act on it and follow him. In this book, Amy just does the most incredible job of helping us all with step 2. -- Rico Tice * Senior Minister for Evangelism, All Souls Church Langham Place, London & Christianity Explored *
[Commenting on first edition, 2005] Brilliant! Tough questions deserve clear and convincing answers. This is state-of-the-art apologetics that needs no apology. Amy's fascinating, wise and informative comments impressively counter much of the superficial and frequently unchallenged debunking of the Bible that we meet everywhere today.A must-read for every armchair critic, historian and philosopher. User-friendly and great fun too! -- Greg Haslam * former Pastor of Westminster Chapel, London *
A profoundly helpful book... thoughtful, intelligent, wise answers. -- J.John * evangelist and author, The Philo Trust *
Insightful and intellectual. We all have questions and it can be hard to figure out where to go for answers. In her book Why Trust the Bible? Dr Amy Orr-Ewing addresses some of the most common tensions surrounding Scripture, with grace and truth. Adding new insights and responses, Dr Amy approaches each issue with surgical-like wisdom and a stunning heart to see people come to know the true answer of life - Jesus. -- Louie Giglio * Pastor of Passion City Church, Founder of Passion Conferences, author of Not Forsaken *
Book Information
ISBN 9781789741650
Author Dr Amy Orr-Ewing
Format Paperback
Page Count 176
Imprint Inter-Varsity Press
Publisher Inter-Varsity Press
Weight(grams) 208g
A top Christian apologist responds to ten tough questions people are asking about the Bible and faith, helping you to understand and trust the Bible more.
Reviews
This excellent book confronts ten difficult questions about the Bible with honesty and conviction. It will be invaluable to anyone wrestling with these questions, or trying to help others who wrestle with them. -- Rev Professor Alister McGrath * Author and Professor of Science and Religion at the University of Oxford *
Amy is one of the foremost British evangelists and apologists of our generation. -- Nicky Gumbel * Minister and Pastor at Holy Trinity Brompton, London, and developer of Alpha *
In a sceptical age, where myths and assumptions about the Bible swirl ever around, there's a vital need to demonstrate that there are very good reasons to trust it. In her wonderfully accessible book, Amy Orr-Ewing has taken some of the latest scholarship about the Bible and its origins and made it available for a wide audience - and as she does, shows where there are numerous reasons, whether one is a doubter or a disciple, to take the Bible seriously. -- Dr Andy Bannister * Speaker, author, Director, The Solas Centre for Public Christianity *
Amy Orr-Ewing is among the most important Christian communicators in the English-speaking world, and in this new edition of Why Trust the Bible? she shows exactly why. Dr Orr-Ewing is simultaneously intelligent and entertaining, convincing and sympathetic to those who doubt the whole show. I cannot recommend this book enough, and I look forward to giving away copies to my sceptical friends. -- Dr John Dickson * Distinguished Fellow, Ridley College (Melbourne), Lecturer in Historical Jesus, University of Sydney *
Amy does a great job laying out a case for the reliability of the Bible here. In a time where the validity of the Bible is a major question, this is a much-needed resource. -- Lisa Fields * Founder and President, Jude3 Project *
I always think there are three steps to faith in Christ. 1. You have to get the information about him from the Bible. 2. You then have to make sure it's true. And 3. You have to act on it and follow him. In this book, Amy just does the most incredible job of helping us all with step 2. -- Rico Tice * Senior Minister for Evangelism, All Souls Church Langham Place, London & Christianity Explored *
[Commenting on first edition, 2005] Brilliant! Tough questions deserve clear and convincing answers. This is state-of-the-art apologetics that needs no apology. Amy's fascinating, wise and informative comments impressively counter much of the superficial and frequently unchallenged debunking of the Bible that we meet everywhere today.A must-read for every armchair critic, historian and philosopher. User-friendly and great fun too! -- Greg Haslam * former Pastor of Westminster Chapel, London *
A profoundly helpful book... thoughtful, intelligent, wise answers. -- J.John * evangelist and author, The Philo Trust *
Insightful and intellectual. We all have questions and it can be hard to figure out where to go for answers. In her book Why Trust the Bible? Dr Amy Orr-Ewing addresses some of the most common tensions surrounding Scripture, with grace and truth. Adding new insights and responses, Dr Amy approaches each issue with surgical-like wisdom and a stunning heart to see people come to know the true answer of life - Jesus. -- Louie Giglio * Pastor of Passion City Church, Founder of Passion Conferences, author of Not Forsaken *
Book Information
ISBN 9781789741650
Author Dr Amy Orr-Ewing
Format Paperback
Page Count 176
Imprint Inter-Varsity Press
Publisher Inter-Varsity Press
Weight(grams) 208g
